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Raleidoscope 

PublisHed  hy  tKe  Students  ojf 
Hampden-Sidney  College,  Vir- 
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Copyright,  1902, 

BY 

R.   E.   HENRY. 


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Library 

Hcmwden  -  Sydney  CoUegft 


This  Volume  of  the   Kaleidoscope 

is  respectfully  and  reverently  dedicated  to 

Ten  Years  of   Progress  and  Success;  to  the 

Editors    cf    Former    Editions;    and 

to  an  Everlasting  Life  and  a 

Glorious  Future. 


21532 


Greeting 


Once  more  with  a  blush  we  make  our  bow 

In  the  modest  way  we  are  wont  to  do 
In  the  hope  that  for  once  we  may  please  you,  now. 

With  what  we  shall  place  before  your  view. 
We  make  no  claims  to  a  classic  grace; 

We  arc  not  of  those  who  do  not  err, 
A  kindly  heart  and  a  pleasant  face 

And  a  fair  *  bon  jour  '  shall  meet  you  here. 
"Good  day,  sweet  friends"  we  greet  you  clear 

And  beg  that  not  "with  a  critic's  eye  " 
You  may  look  for  the  flaw  you  know  is  here. 

But  "will  pass  our  imperfections  by." 
If  we  glow  with  the  glow  that  youth  will  glow 

Or  run  to  the  edge  of  the  far  extreme. 
Recall  yourselves  in  the  long  ago 

When  your  steps  were  lighter  than  now  they  seem. 
And  you'll  know  of  a  truth  the  days  pass  by 

And  there's  nothing  new  beneath  the  sun, 
And  the  things  we  do  or  think  we  do 

Are  the  things  our  forebears  long  have  done. 
So  if  we  err,  here's  health  to  you. 

You  erred  yourselves  in  the  by-gone  days. 
We've  done  our  best  as  best  we  knew 

And  rest  in  the  hope  of  a  well-earned  praise. 

— The    Editors. 


Trustees 


Ki;\'.   I'icHARD  ^IcIlwaixk,   I).1).,   LI>.]).,     I'1\-(Jffi(Ii 

R.    C.    AXDKRSOX,     1']SQ.,                  ..... 
RkV.    a.    AV.     PlTZKR,     ]).]) 

Rkv.  p.  H.   Price 

Rev.  T.  W.  Hourer,  D.D 

Rev.  W.  (.;.  l-iXLEY,  D.l) 

Rev.  M.   L.   L.\<v,  D.l)., 

P.\UL  C.   Ven.\ble, 

Judge  W.  H.  M.\nx, 

Hexrv  Easley, 

Sajiuel  L.  Flourxoy, 

Rev.  F.  T.  McFadex, 

Hox.  A.  ]).  Watkixs,       . 

JuixjE  J.   L.  Tredway, 


('ori)i(/t()ii,    Va. 
Washim/ton.  D.  C. 
Buchaitcni,    Va. 
Chri.'itidndiur;/.    Va. 

/''('.s//<'r.sr)7/(,    Va. 

Sink'.^  Grove,    ]'a. 

Danville,   Va. 

Noitoiray,    Va, 

South  Boston.    Va. 

Charleston,   W.   Va. 

Li/nehliiirf/.    ]'a. 

FarmriUc,    Va. 

Chatham,    Va. 


J.  T.  McAllister, 
Dr.   Petior  AVixstox. 

"W.    (i.    DuXXIXliTdX, 

A.  .\.  Cami'hkll, 
Hon.  Iv  C.   A'exahle. 
Captaix  J.  M.  Harris, 
H.  A.  Stdkes, 
J.  H.  H.  Paxcakk, 


Rev.  W.  C.  Campisell,  D.l)., 

Roanoke,    Va. 

Hot  Spriiu/s.    Va. 

Fannrille,    Va. 

FarmrUle.    Va. 

Wi/thcrilh;    Va. 

Petersburg,    Va. 

Blackstone.    Va. 

Sanco.    V(i. 

Romnei/,    W.    ]'ii. 


FACVLTY. 


Kkv.  Richard  McIlwaixe,  D.D.,  LL.D.. 

President    and     Professor    of     Moral     Philosojihy     an 
]5ible  History. 


Walter  ]?i,air,  A.M..  U.L.. 

Professor  Emeritus  of  the  Latin  and  German  Languages 

Jamk.s  1{.  Thornto.v,  A.m.. 

Profe.s.sor  of  Matlioniatics  and  Instructor  in  Ivigineerinji. 

Henry  C.  Brock,  11  Lit., 

Professor  of  the  (ireek  and  French  Languages 

J.  H.  C.  Bauby,  M.A.,  M.E.,  Ph.D., 
Professor  of  Physical  Sciences. 

H.  R.  McIlwaixk,  A.m.,  Ph.D., 

Professor  of  English  and  Historical  and  Political  Science 

Marcls  B.  Allmo.nij,  A.M.,  LL.D., 

Profe.ssor  of  the  Latin  and  German  Languages. 

.L  H.  C.  WiN.sTdx,  B.S.,  Ph.D., 

I^rofp.s.sor  of  Chemistry  and  (Jeology. 

W.  ]■:.  .Inxios,  A.B., 

Fellow  and  Listructor  in  Mathematics  and  English. 

Robert  He.nnixc;  Webb,  A.B., 

Fellow  and  In.structor  in  Latin  and  Greek. 


IT.   P.   Lacy, 
.Iamks  R.  Thornton, 
Henry  C.   Brock, 
H.  R.   McIewaine,     . 

1).    H.    WiLLCOX, 

Paul  (i.  I'Idmunds, 


Physician  to  the  College, 

Curator. 

Clerk  of  the  Faculty. 

Librarian. 

Assistant  Librarian. 

Instructor  in   Physical  Culture. 


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Society  of  Blumni 


Officers  of  the  Society 


Rj;v.  A.  W.  PiTZER,  President.  .... 

Mr.  a.  J.   MoRRisiix.    Vice-President, 

Dr.   it.   R.   McIi.WAiNE.  Secretari/  and  'treasurer. 

Executive   Committee 

Prof.  J.^mes  R.  Thorntox,  Chairman. 
Rev.  Thus.  C.  Johns-^on,  U.D., 

C.  C.   Lewis,  Jr 

J.  M.   Reynolds,        ...... 

Rev.  Elliott  Boykix,       ..... 


Washington.  I).  C. 

Haltiniore,  Md. 

Hani]>(len-Si(lnpy,  Va. 

Hampden-Siclncy,   \'a. 

Richmond,  ^'a. 

Charleston,  W.  Va. 

Norfolk,   \'a. 

Ahinffdon,   Va. 


SHEX.\XDOAH    .\SSOCI.\TION 

Foumled  1S91. 
Rev.  C.  W.  Mollis,   President. 

Secretary  and  Treasurer, 

TIDE\V.\TER     .ASSOCIATION 

1S92. 
Theodore  J.  Wool,  President. 
J.  M.  Reynolds,  Secretary  and  Treasurer. 

NOTTOWAY    ASSOCIATION 

1S92. 
Judge  C.  F.  Goodwin,  President, 
Hon.  Walter  A.  Watson,  Secretary  and  'J'reasurer, 

HAMPDEN    association 

1894. 
Dr.   H.  R.   McIlwaine,  President, 
J.  P.  Hart,  Secretary  and  Treasurei-. 

LYNCHBURG    A.SSOCIATION 

1895. 
Dr.  S.   p.  Pre.ston.  President.    .... 
Don   p.  H.\.lsey,  Secretary  and  'Treasurer, 


Danis,  West  Va. 


Norfolk,   Va. 
Norfolk,  Va. 


Nottoway,  Va. 
Nottoway,  Va. 


Hampden-Sidiiey,  Va. 
Worshani,  Va. 


Lynchlmro-,  Va. 
Lynchburg,  Va. 


.IEFFKR8()X    ASSOrlATKjX 

isnC). 

*J(3SEPH  McMuRRAX,  Pi-esulcnt,  .... 

Rkv.  Charlks  Giuseux,  Secreturij  (nul  Treasurer. 

ROCKIXGHA.M    ASSOCIATION' 

1807. 
Rk\'.  a.  S.   Yer(;kr,   President,  .... 

Prof.  Hkxry  A.  Converse,  SecreUiri/  (iiul  Tnasurer, 

.lonXS    HOPKINS    ASSOCI.\TION 

1S08. 
C.  W.  80MMERVILLE,  President.  .... 

H.  B.  ARHUfKLE,  Secretary  and  Treasurer, 


Sliephonlstowii.   W.   \';i. 
Shpphcrd.stowii,  A^'.   \'a. 


Harrisonbursi-.  A'a. 
Harrisonburii'.  \a. 


lialtiiiiore. 
lialtimoiT, 


Md. 
M<1. 


UNIVERSITY    OF    VIRCINIA    ASSOCIATIOX 
ISOS. 

A.  J.  Morrison,  President.  .....  Charlottesville.   \'a. 

M.  H.  Dickenson,  Secretari/  ami  Treasurer,  .  .  Charldtte.sville.   \'a. 

WVTHE    COINTV    ASSOCIATIOX 
ISOS. 

E,   Lee  Trinkle,  Preside/it.         ......  Wvtlicville.   \'a. 

Dr.   K.   V.   M\i:o\(icK,  Seeretarij  and  Treasurer,  .  .      Max  ^[eadinvs,  \"a. 

RICHMOND    ASSOCIATION 

Dr.  Fault's  A.  Irmnc,  President,       .  .  .  .  .  Riclimuiul.   \'a. 

Daniel  (Irinnan,  Seeretari/.  .....  Richmond,   \'a. 

M.  AI.  OiLLLVM.   TreiL-iurer,  ......  Riphinoiid.   \'a. 


FARAniLLE    ASSOCIATIOX 

18!)S. 
■■'=CoL.   .1.   p.   FiTZCERAi.D,    President.     .... 
Dr.  .J.   H.   C.   WlxsToN,   Seeretarij  and   Treasurer. 

X'NIOX    SE.MIXARV    ASSOCIATIOX 

]80!). 
Thomas  C.  Johnston,   Pre.'iident.         .... 
J.  (!ray  McAllister,  Seeretari/.  .... 

POCAIIONTAS-RANDOLl'll     ASSOCIATIOX 

Hon.  8.  R.  Hanna,   President.  .... 

Dr.  Julian  D.  Arluckle,  Seeretari/  and  Treasurer, 


l-"aniiville, 
Faniivillo. 


Va. 
\a. 


Richmond, 

\'a 

Richmond, 

\'a 

Cass,  W. 

\a 

Cass,  W. 

\a 

*Deceased. 


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JSiograpbical 


Dr.  James  Jones 


»(  K'T(  111  .lOXlvS  was  born  DecomhcT  1  Itli.  177L',  in  that  jxirtidn  of 
Aniolia  Count> ,  \'irginia,  then  known  as  Xottoway  Parish,  now 
Xottoway  County.  The  ancestral  home.  h)ng  since  gone  t(j  (kx-ay, 
was  "  The  Poplars,"  near  by  and  nortli  of  the  present  county  seat. 

Thefaniily  emigrated  from  Wales  in  the  first  half  of  the  last 
centui'w  and  settled  in  Southside.  Mrginia.  The  family  tradition  is 
that  the  imniigi'ants  consisted  of  three  brothers  —  Peter.  Richard  and  William  Jones. 
The  first,  .Major  Peter  Jones,  became  known  in  colonial  history  as  the  friend  and 
fellow-traveler  of  Colonel  Byrd,  of  West  over.  He  was  the  founder  of  Petersl)urg; 
and  from  him  the  town,  then  only  an  Indian  trading  post,  took  its  first  name, 
"  Peter's  Point."  The  other  two  brothers  .settled  in  Nottoway,  (then  Amelia  ^  and 
became  the  progenitors  of  numerous  and  highly  respectable  descendants. 

Doctor  .Tones'  father  was  Major  Richard,  .son  of  Colonel  Richard  Jones,  the 
emigrant;  and  his  mother  was  a  Jliss  Robertson,  of  the  well-known  family  of  that 
name  who  resided  at  "  Goose  Island  "in  Amelia.  At  the  time  of  his  birth  his  house- 
hold was  one  of  wealth  and  culture  and  high  social  position. 

After  attending  such  schools  as  the  conmiunity  afforded  in  that  day,  he  enteretl 
Ham];den-.Sidney  College  in  ITSSand  was  graduated  in  1701.  Several  members  of  his 
class  won  distinction  in  after  life.  Among  them  were  William  M.  Watkins.  of  Char- 
lotte, a  lawyer  of  nnich  reputation  in  his  section  of  the  state:  Closes  Waddell.  the 
pioneer  of  education  in  (ieorgia,  founder  of  Franklin  College  and  ]irecei:)tor  of  Calhoun  ; 
and  C,e(jrge  M.  Hihb,  of  Prince  Iviward,  the  colleague  of  Clay  in  the  Senate,  (Jox  crnor, 
and  High  Chancellor  of  Kentucky. 

From  Ham]-)den-Sidney  young  Jones  became  an  iniuate  of  the  hou.se  of  the 
Reverend  Devereux  Jarratt,  a  pious  and  scholarly  clergyman  of  the  F^piscopal  Church 
in  the  county  of  Dinwiddle,  where  he  ]irosecuted  his  .studies  along  general  lines:  but 
after  a  few  months  he  aliandoneil  this  retreat  and  matriculated  as  a  medical  student  at 
the  University  of  Peim.syh-ania.  then  headed  l)y  the  celebrated  Benjamin  Rush.  He 
was  graduated  there  in  1793  or  1704.  and  repaired  to  the  University  of  Ivlinbm-gh, 
at  that  time  the  most  famous  medical  school  in  ICurope.  There  he  was  graduated  in 
1 70(),  and  returned  to  Mrginia.  The  following  year  he  .settled  on  Deep  Creek,  in  Xotto- 
way, at  "Mountain  Hall,"  where  he  built  and  ailorned  an  old  ^'irginia  home,  destined 
to  be  known  over  half  a  century  for  its  el(>gant  culture  and  generous  hosjutality. 

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Soon  thereafter  he  inarrietl  Miss  Catherine  Harris,  a  lady  (if  (Mlueation  and 
hiuh  ])ersonal  and  social  character. 

To  the  duties  of  a  physician  he  added  tho.se  of  a  planter,  and  lived  the  life  of  a 
eoiuitry  acntlenian,  surrounded  by  all  the  comforts  that  broad  acres,  numerous  .serv- 
ants, and  troops  of  friends  could  su]3ply.  Hut  in  those  days,  a.s  in  later.  ])olitics  was  the 
peculiai'  malatly  of  Xirjiinians ;  and  in  1804  Doctor  Jones  con.sented  to  represent  his 
county  in  the  General  A.s.sembly  —  a  position  he  filled  at  various  intervals  until  1829. 
While  a  member  of  the  Assembly  he  was  electcil  by  that  body  a  member  of  the  Pri\'y 
Council,  anil  served  in  that  capacity,  under  the  elder  Governor  Tyler,  from  1809  to 
1811.  The  Council  was  a  relic  of  colonial  times,  and  had  been  handed  down  a.s  a  sort 
of  executive  cabinet,  under  the  first  constitution.  Its  jiolitical  and  personal  character 
was  of  consi<lerable  con.setiuence  at  that  date. 

A  vacancy  in  Congress  occurred  in  the  Nottoway  L)istrict  in  1S18,  by  the  tleath 
of  Colonel  Peterson  Goodwyn,  of  Dinwiddle.  Doctor  Jones  contested  for  the  seat  but 
was  defeated  in  the  ]X)11  by  General  John  Pegram,  of  Dinwiddie.  The  following  year 
he  again  stood  for  election  against  General  Pegram,  and  wa.s  successful.  The  issue  in 
the  election  was  perhaps  rather  one  of  men  than  measures,  and  he  was  re-electetl  in 
1821  without  op]iosition.  As  a  member  of  Congress  Doctor  Jones  stood  regularly  by 
the  measures  of  his  party — the  Reputilican — .and  voted  for  the  Missouri  Compro- 
mise against  the  protests  of  John  Kandolph  and  William  S.  Archer. 

In  1825,  by  a  new  apportionment  of  the  state,  Nottoway  was  thrown  into  the 
Amelia  district — then  and  long  after  representetl  by  William  S.  Archer. —  and  Doctor 
Jones  was  not  again  a  candidate  for  Congress.  In  1824,  he  was  identified  with  the 
Crawford  wing  of  the  Democratic,  or  Republican,  party,  and  was  a  jiresidential  elector 
upoh  that  ticket, —  a  position  he  held  for  his  ])arty  through  five  con.secutive  national 
elections,  ending  his  public  career  as  ^'an  Buren  elector  in  1S40. 

Doctor  Jones  was  an  indu.strious  student  —  a  man  of  taste  and  learning.  His 
teni])er  was  conservative  and  his  judgment  greatly  respected  by  contemporaries.  He 
took  no  part  in  Congressional  debate.  Yet  in  this  respect  custom  has  much  changed 
since  that  day,  for  then  many  of  the  wi.sest  and  ablest  of  statesmen  did  not  ]iarticipate 
in  jiuijlic  discussion.  The  late  IVjctor  William  S.White  has  left  f)n  record  the  ojjinion 
that  Doctor  Jones'  "  niotlesty  and  diffidence  alone  "  ke])t  him  from  becoming  a  distin- 
guished debater  in  our  national  councils. 

His  manners  were  those  of  an  accomplisheil  gentleman,  bred  in  the  best  schools 
of  two  continents,  polished,  yet  dignified  alnio.st  to  the  ]3oint  of  austerity.  His  portrait 
in  the  state  library,  from  the  hand  of  H.  Memin.  exhibits  the  regulation  dress  of  that 
day,  with  a  face  of  intelligence,  benevolence,  and  di.gnity. 

In  early  life,  like  so  many  of  the  cultured  men  in  that  time  of  \'irginia.  he  was 
imljued  with  the  free  thought  and  infidel  theology  of  the  French  revolution.  At  Paine- 
ville.  now  a  decayed  hamlet  in  the  county  of  Amelia,  an  infidel  club  was  organized, 
under  the  eaves  of  Chinquepin,  an  old  colonial  church.  It  was  named  for  Tom  Paine, 
and  so  the  village  after  it.  Doctor  Jones  became  a  prominent  member  of  this  club; 
and  tradition  has  it  that  William  B.  Giles,  subsef|uently  Senator  and  (iovernor,  was  a 
leading  s].iirit.  But  ujion  the  death  of  an  only  surviving  child  and  daughter  the  Doc- 
tor was  led  to  make  a  ])rofession  of  religion,  and  some  years  thereafter  became  ])racti- 
cally  the  founder  f)f  the  Presbyterian  church  in  Nottoway  County.  It  was  at  Moun- 
tain Hall  that  Doctors  William  8.  White  and  Theoderick  Pryor  found  a  home  during 
their  early  ministry  in  that  cause,  and  it  was  his  liberality,  in  large  measure,  which 
supplied  the  financial  means  of  support. 

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Ht'  was  one  of  the  first  to  advocate  the  cause  of  temperance  in  that  section, 
and  a  puhhc  address  by  hini  at  Cellar  Creek,  in  Nottoway,  was  anioiifi  the  first  deli\'ered 
in  that  reuion  upon  that  subject. 

Doctor  Jones  belonged  to  that  school  of  jjublic  men  who  considered  slavery  an 
evil,  to  be  gotten  rid  of  at  some  future  day,  and  was,  of  course,  on  principle,  an  eman- 
cipationist. He  was  identified  with  several  of  the  leading  colonization  societies  and 
looked  to  deportaton  of  the  negro  as  the  jiossible  solution  of  the  great  problem  which 
still  confronts  the  country.  His  will  provides  for  the  manumission  and  deportation  to 
Liberia  of  such  of  his  own  slaves  as  should  choose  their  freedom. 

He  left  no  descendants,  and  died  at  Mountain  Hall  Api'il  2oth,  1848.  His 
widow  survived  him  a  dozen  years. 

He  was  the  product  and  a  type  of  a  civilation  that  was  overthrown  at  Ap- 
pomattox, and  cannot  reappear  in  history.  Among  those  of  his  day  and  people,  few 
were  wiser,  and  none  more  just. 

Waltkr  a.  Watsox. 


Memories 


In  the  evening  by  the  fireside 
When   our   daily   tasks   are   done 

And  from  chamber  walls  steal  slowly 
Day  streaks  fading  one  by  one. 

Then  we  sit  in  silence  musing 

While  we  watch  the  embers  glow, 

And  past  days  in  memory  pictures 
Quickly  come  and  quickly  go. 

Scenes  of  joy,  scenes  of  sorrow, 
Many  an  old  familiar  friend, 

Errors  made  in  youth  and  manhood. 
All  in  one  another  blend. 

Embers   falling   soon    to   ashes 
Oft    remind   of   loved   ones   gone. 

Lives  that  brightened  but  to  perish 
Leaving  us  to  wander  on; 

But  we  love  to  sit,  and  musing 
Watch    the    embers   ruddy   glow. 

Living  till  the  lamps  are  lighted 
In   the   days   of   long  ago. 


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^ 


Rev.  Moses  Waddel,  D.D. 


]iY  MR.    H.  C.   IIROCK. 

T~HKRE  are  three  facts  in  the  history  of  the  Rev.  Dr.  Moses  Waddel.  associat- 
'^       ing  him  directly  with  Hanijiden-Sidney  College  and  Prince  Edward  County: 
his  Scotch-Irish  ancestors,  the   capstone  given   at  this   institution   to   his 
academic    and   theological   training,  and   his   second   marriage,  the  lady 
being  Miss  Eliza  Woodson  Pleasants,  whom  he  first  met  during  his  residence 
on  "The  Hill" 

The  biographical  sketch  which  is  the  basis  of  this  memorial  was  prepared  by 
his  youngest  son  and  serves  as  an  introduction  to  the  latter's  own  more  detailed 
autobiography.  The  volume  contains  also  brief  accounts  of  an  elder  son  and  a 
grandson  who,  like  the  grandsire  and  the  author,  devoted  themselves  to  teaching. 
It  is  therefore  quite  approjariately  entitled  "  Memorials  of  Academic  Life  Thr(.ugh 
Three  Generations." 

Moses  Waddel  stands  so  early  in  the  long  list  of  educators  sent  out  by  this  col- 
lege, that  his  birth  occurred  four  years  prior  to  its  own  start  in  life,  an  order  of 
things  in  the  relative  ages  of  alumnus  and  foster-mother  to  be  expected  at  that  crude 
stage  of  oiu'  coiuitry's  history,  yet,  for  other  reasons,  common  enough  today,  when 
many  American  colleges  and  some  American  Universities  are  but  the  creatures  of 
yesterday . 

Hamjiden-Sidney's  first  president,  the  Reverend  Samuel  Stanhope  Smith,  was 
elected  in  1775,  and  Doctor  Waddel  was  born  in  1770.  Natives  of  the  north  of  Ireland, 
his  parents  emigrated  to  America  in  17(')7.  Georgia  seems  to  have  been  the  state  in 
which  they  originally  designed  to  make  their  home;  but  adverse  weather  drove  tlie 
vessel  to  Charleston,  and  alluring  accounts  from  North  Carolina  finally  determined 
their  choice.  There,  on  the  South  Yadkin  River,  in  a  newly  settled,  sparsely  peo- 
pled region,  on  a  tract  of  lanrl  fertile  and  jjurchased  on  favoraljle  terms  but  stocked 
by  the  outlay  of  their  little  capital  of  fifty  guineas,  the  worthy  coujjle  began  life 
anew.     Amid  these  circumstances  Moses  Waddel  was  born. 

Six  years  later,  the  memorable  year  of  the  declai'ation  of  American  indepen- 
dence, he  was  entered  as  a  pupil  in  a  neighboring  school  taught  by  a  Mr.  McKown, 
and  two  years  afterwards  in  a  seminary  called  Clio's  Nursery,  which  had  just  open- 
ed, and  was  conducted  by  another  master  of  Scottish  name,  a  Mr.  James  Mdhven. 
But,  promising  as  the  lad  hail  .shown  himself,  it  retjuired  frequent  appeals  of  friends, 
among  them  the  local  minister,  the  Reverend  Doctor  Hall,  to  win  the  father's  consent 
to  this  step,  so  rigorous  were  the  times  and  so  uncertain  the  future,  for  Clio's  Nur- 
sery was  established  among  war's  alarms,  and  after  the  suri-ender  of  Charleston  to 
Sir  Hem-y  Clinton  the  British  made  so  many  incursions  in  the  neighborhood  that  the 
exercises  of  this  school  were  for  a  while  susiiended.     ^'et  the  lioy  jirdgressed   rapidly 

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ill  his  stuilics,  and  \\  hcu  he  loft  the  .seiuiuary  in  1784  at  the  a.nc  nF  fdiirtecM,  he  was  so 
well  e(iuii)i)e(l  in  the  classic  languages,  mathematics,  rhetoric,  and  philosophy,  that 
there  was  prompt  demand  for  the  young  scholar's  services.  He  was  first  engaged  to 
teach  a  school  in  Ireilell,  a  county  adjoining  his  own,  and  later  at  other  j^laces, 
among  them  Greene  County,  Georgia.  Soon  after  this  the  early  desire  of  his  par- 
ents was  fulfilled  by  their  own  removal  to  this  state,  fircene  County  \\as  selected, 
although  it  was  on  the  frontier  and  had  recently  been  disturbed  Ijy  the  Indians,  who 
had  crosfsed  the  Oconee  from  the  west  and  burned  the  county  seat. 

AVhen  in  his  eighteenth  year,  while  teaching  another  school  not  far  from  his 
father's  new  abode,  young  Waddel  had  one  of  those  religious  experiences  so  character- 
istic of  that  age  and  so  rarely  occurring  now.  Bunyan's  story  is  once  more  told  in  the 
remorse  and  despair,  followed,  after  a  season,  by  jiardon,  peace,  and  reconciliation 
with  hea\'en.  Like  the  great  allegorist,  Avhose  bell-ringing  seems  to  have  consti- 
tuted the  special  offence  that  led  him  to  style  himself  the  chief  of  sinners.  }"oung 
Waddel  found  in  dancing  the  allurement  that  threatened  him  with  perrlition.  This 
spiritual  conflict  and  his  final  trium]")h  led  him  in  due  course  to  embrace  the  Preach- 
er's sacred  calling,  and  it  was  with  this  high  mission  before  him  that,  by  the  advice  of 
the  Reverenrl  John  Springer,  of  Abbernath  district.  South  Carolina,  he  began  to 
prepare  himself  for  entrance  in  Ham]Dden-Sidney  College.  This  institution,  then 
under  the  direction  of  the  Reverend  Drury  Lacy,  who  was  vice-president  and  ])res- 
ident  pro  tempore  from  1789  to  1797,  had  had  for  its  first  rectors  the  brothers  Stanhope 
and  Blair  Smith,  graduates  of  New  .Jersey  College,  afterwards  Princeton,  and  it  was 
doubtless  the  methods  introduced  by  them  that  in  the  instruction  given  at  Hampden- 
Siclney  recommended  the  college  to  yoimg  Waddel's  adviser.  The  long  journey  from 
Greene  County,  Georgia,  to  Prince  Edward,  Mrginia,  was  made  on  horseback,  and  af- 
ter some  preliminary  study  he  entered  the  Senior  class  in  .lanuary,  1791. 

It  is  interesting  to  note  that  among  his  classmates  were  a  future  Congressman, 
Doctor  James  Jones,  of  Dinwiddle  County,  Virginia,  and  George  M.  Bibb,  afterwards 
judge  and  Senator  from  Kentucky.  He  was  grailuatetl  on  the  27th  of  September 
following,  but  remained  in  Virginia  until  the  spring  of  1793,  during  the  greater  part  of 
this  time  undergoing  the  examinations  required  of  him  as  a  candidate  for  the  ministry 
by  the  Presbytery  of  Hanover.  A  fellow  candiilate  was  Dr.  William  Calhoun,  with  a 
branch  of  whose  family  he  was  soon  to  be  more  intimately  associated.  After  his  return 
home  he  ser\ed  as  licentiate  for  perhaps  a  year  in  South  Carolina  and  Georgia ;  but  no 
great  while  sulisetjuent  to  receiving  his  ordination  in  1794,  he  united  the  callings  he  had 
hitherto  followed  singly,  and  became  both  preacher  and  teacher.  The  functions  of 
the  latter,  however,  gradually  predominated  in  the  claims  made  upon  his  time,  and 
he  was  already  near  the  dose  of  his  active  career  when  the  jircachcr  emerged  free 
from  the  routine  of  academic  life. 

During  the  ten  years  following  his  ordination,  he  taught  school  succe.ssively 
in  Columbia  County,  Georgia,  and  Abjjernath  district.  South  Carolina,  at  points  not 
far  removed  fmm  each  other,  although  in  different  states.    This  is  a  memoral^lc  period 

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in  his  history,  as  aiiione;  his  pujiils  were  two  youths  who  became  not  only  prominent  in 
their  respective  states,  init  famous  in  the  annals  of  the  nation  as  members  of  Congress, 
as  cabinet  ministers,  and  as  candidates  in  the  "Scrub  Race"  in  1824  for  the  presidency. 
They  were  probably  not  schoolfellows,  and  certainly  not  rivals,  in  that  day  of  youthful 
ambitions,  as  Crawford  was  much  younger  than  Calhoun ;  but  it  would  be  interesting 
to  know  what  their  preceptor  thought  of  them  and  whether  any  vaticinations  that  he 
may  have  allowed  himself  regarding  the  two  ff)reshadowetl  in  any  way  the  careers  of 
William  H.  Crawford  and  John  C.  Calhoun.  There  is  a  story  that  President  Jackson 
was  also  a  pupil  of  his,  and  that  he  adduced  his  old  instructor's  authority  for  the  char- 
acteristic way  in  which  he  pronounced  "development."  But  the  anecdote, 
without  the  slightest  foundation  in  fact,  while  ridiculing  "  Did  Hickory's"  illiteracy, 
which  was  a  byword,  and  also  illustrating  a  notable  trait  of  his,  which  some  called 
obstinac.y,  serves  at  least  to  show  how  widely  known  Mr,  Waddel  was  as  a  teacher. 

It  was  while  he  was  thus  occupied  in  Columbia  County,  that  the  young  .school- 
master and  minister,  going  to  fill  an  ajjpointment  to  preach  in  the  "Calhoun  Settle- 
'/y^^v-o^^-'  ment,"inAbl_)ernatil'listrict,  met  at  her  father's  house,  where  he  was  established,  Hiss 
Catherine  Calhoun,  the  sister  of  the  lad,  his  pupil,  who  was  afterwards  to  be  famous  as 
the  "Apostle  of  \ullification."  The  young  lady  became  his  wife,  but  died  in  child- 
birth ;  and  after  an  interval  of  four  years,  during  which  the  teacher's  desk  was  once 
more  abandoned  for  the  pulpit,  he  returned  to  Virginia,  and  tookback  with  him  as 
his  bride  the  lady  whom  he  had  met  when  he  was  a  .student  at  Ham])den-Sidney. 
Eliza  Woodson  Plea.sants. 

After  four  more  years  of  teaching  and  preaching,  Mr.  Waddel  gave  himself  up 
with  decision  to  the  cause  of  education,  and  founded  the  Academy  of  Willington. 
The  site  selected  was  a  ritlge  not  far  from  the  Sa\annah  river,  in  the  same  section 
in  which  he  had  pre\'iously  taught.  The  peojjle  were  largely  Scotch-Irish  and  Hugue- 
nots— Protestants  all — anil  the  school  became  so  notable  a  training-place  for  the 
youth  of  the  country  far  and  near  that  Dr.  Ralsay,  in  his  History  of  South  Carolina, 
gives  it  highest  praise.  His  account  of  the  subjects  taught  and  the  methods  pur- 
sued is  given  in  stately  rhetoric,  though  there  were  but  few  innovations  made  b}-  the 
master  in  either  direction.  It  was  enough  that  he  was  a  disciplinarian  and  thor- 
ough. French  was  naturally  added  to  the  classic  languages,  in  response  to  the  wi.shes 
of  his  Huguenot  jaatrons.  Although  there  were  no  bells  nor  fixed  periods,  under  his 
masterful  rule  class  succeeded  class  without  disorder  or  loss  of  time.  In  his  disci- 
pline Mr.  Waddel  employed  the  monitor  system,  but  combined  with  it  a  really  novel 
feature  in  holding  a  weekly  court  con.sisting  of  five  of  the  culprit's  peers.  These  im- 
posed the  penalty,  which  was  inflicted  by  the  jiresiding  teacher,  and  when  need  arose, 
the  rod  was  brought  into  play.  His  family  government  was  administered  with  equal 
.success,  the  six  children  born  to  him  in  his  second  marriage  l)eing  apparently  models 
of  propriety,  although  no  little  may  be  set  down  in  this  admirable  result  to  the  fine 
tact  of  a  devoted  mother. 

The  time  during  which  Dr.  Waddel  conducted  the  AVillington  Academy  was 
about  fifteen  years.     .Among  his  pupils  many  l)ecame  ministers  of  the  (Sospel  and 

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many  took  hijrli  rank  in  political  life.  Of  the  latter  class,  Lcgare',  McDaffie.  and 
Petigru.  of  South  Carolina  and  Coi)l),  Lonjrstreet.  Ciilnicr  anfl  Applinfr.  of  (leorgia. 
may  be  mentioned. 

The  close  of  his  career  as  an  educator  at  Willinstf)n  was  coincident  with  his  call 
to  the  Presidency  of  the  Georgia  University.  Of  this  institution,  though  not  the 
founder,  he  was  the  reviver  and  the  first  successful  administrator.  Franklin  College, 
as  it  was  also  styled  was  projected  as  early  as  17S4,  but  opened  its  doors  to  its  first 
.students  as  late  as  1804,  and  after  fifteen  years  of  what  seems  to  have  been  a  sheer 
struggle  for  existence,  there  was  a  virtual  suispension  of  its  functions  till  Dr.  AA'ad- 
dcl  was  invited,  in  its  darkest  hour,  to  imdertake  the  task  of  restoration  and  im- 
provement. The  invitation,  to  his  earnestly  religious  nature,  came  like  a  summons 
to  a  Heaven-appointed  duty,  and  in  this  temper  he  began  and  prosecuted  the  work 
with  such  success  that  in  ten  years  he  had  started  the  institution  upon  a  career  of 
usefulness  and  honor  which  seems  thereafter  to  have  suffered,  except  presumably 
during  the  Civil  War,  no  let  or  hindrance  and,  with  added  funds,  to  have  steadily 
risen  and  broadened  to  the  present  time. 

But  even  under  his  strenuous  management,  the  State  endowment,  though  thence- 
forward sure,  was  absurdly  small,  and  so  remained  long  after  his  presidency  entled. 
With  a  teaching  force  limited  (the  President  included)  to  four  jarofessors  and  one 
tutor,  anil  an  equijiment  in  buildings  and  apparatus  correspontlingly  slender,  the 
new  executive  is  not  to  be  supposed  to  have  entertained  any  jilans  of  greatly  broad- 
ening the  curriculum,  which  for  a  long  time  failed  to  include  what  was  even  taught 
at  Willington.  the  French  language.  One  of  the  chief  objects  that  Dr.  Waddel  hatl 
in  view  may  be  surmised  from  his  double  calling  and  his  deep  convictions  in  regard 
to  religion — to  give  a  thoroughly  Christian  character  to  the  works  of  the  instituti<in. 
Innovations  in  methods,  if  made,  are  not  recorded,  and  there  is  no  mention  of 
his  jiutting  on  trial  what  has  since  been  called  a  college-senate,  although 
he  had  introduced  a  .'iimilar  means  of  discipline  in  his  own  academy.  Yet  in  his 
higher  ]3osition  his  experience  in  maintaining  proper  order  among  the  students  was 
not  without  its  difficulties.  Testimony  ^•aries  as  to  his  attitude  towards  offenders 
against  the  rules,  but  while  firm,  as  became  his  character  and  convictions,  he  does 
not  seem  to  have  been  harsh  or  unable  to  shift  his  ])oint  of  view. 

It  may  lie  of  interest  to  the  modern  collegian  to  leai'u  that  the  Senior  class  of  that 
day  and  institution  were  reciuired  to  write  and  deliver  three  orations,  one  at  the  close 
of  each  trimester,  to  u.se  the  German  name  for  the  triple  di\ision  of  the  Senior's 
wiirk  then  prevailing;  the  Juniors  had  as  now  but  one  to  ])repare. 

After  managing  thus  succe.s.sfully  the  affairs  of  the  Georgia  University  for  a  dec- 
ade. Dr.  Waddel  deemed  his  duty  in  what  he  modestly  regarded  as  pioneer  work 
accomplished,  and  in  1820  he  resignetl  the  charge,  with  the  purpose  of  devoting  the 
remaining  years  of  his  life  to  the  ministry,  althfuigh  not  so  entirely  but  that  he  hop.ed 
to  give  a  sort  of  general  oversight  to  another  school  which  was  now  opened  at  Wil- 
lington and  placed  under  the  direct  control  of  his  youngest  .son,  John  Newton  Waddel. 

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It  was  he  who.  as  before  stated,  when  in  after  years  he  in  his  turn  resijiiicd  the 
chancellorship  of  another  Southern  University,  wrote  the  ^dhnnes  in  which  are 
recorded  both  his  father's  services  to  education  and  his  own. 

]^ut  the  years  left  to  the  veteran  pioneer  were  few,  ami  these  were  soon  saddened 
by  the  death  of  his  wife  and,  later  by  his  own  ill-health,  which,  mental  in  kinchin- 
capacitated  him  for  all  woi'k  till  the  end  came  in  1S40. 

Of  Dr.  Waddel  as  a  preacher  it  remains  to  lie  .said  that  he  was  earnest  rather  than 
eloquent,  sound  in  doctrine,  with  no  savor  of  sen.sationali.sm.  His  merit  was  recog- 
nized as  early  as  1S07  and  obtained  for  him  the  deuree  of  Doctor  of  Divinity  which 
was  conferred  by  the  College  of  South  Carolina  under  the  ]iresidency  of  Dr.  Maxc}'. 
His  .sermons  were  orthodox,  as  the  word  then  went,  in  length  as  in  matter,  and  de- 
veloped, according  to  one  authority,  with  such  fullness  and  formal  precision  as  to 
illustrate  perfectly  the  nUes  laid  down  in  that  vade  mecum  of  two  generations  of 
students,  Blair's  Rhetoric,  lint  he  ne\-er  wrote  them  out,  and  the  notes  were  penned 
in  characters  .so  minute  and  peculiar  that,  although  some  have  been  preserved  by  his 
friends,  their  merit  is  still  to  he  accepted  upon  other  than  internal  evidence.  But  in 
many  ways  his  noble  work  still  lives.  He  was  a  man  whose  influence  not  only  counted 
for  gooil,  but  was  profound  and  abiding,  and  in  every  walk  of  life,  but  especially 
through  the  teachers,  preachers,  and  public  men  who  sat  under  him  as  students,  the 
precepts  iml)ibed  and  the  examples  given  have  been  transmitted  to  thousands  of 
others.  Surely  Dr.  Closes  Waddel  deser\es  to  rank  among  our  American  worthies  of 
both  Church  and  State. 


Sonnet  to  the  Moon 

Thou  shining  orb  of  silver,  fair  and  bright. 

Set  in  the  spacious  firmament  so  free, 

A  million  balls  of  fire  have  hid  from  thee: 

'Tis  not  thyself  that  is  so  fair  and  bright; 

Nor  canst  thy  cold  dark  form  give  light  and  life: 

Thou  art  a  frozen  mass  all  heaped  with  snow. 

And  doth  but  reflect  to  our  dark  world  below 

The  glorious  sun,  that  makes  thee  fair  to-night. 

And  so  it  is  with  every  noble  life 

That  doth  eclipse  its  weaker  fellow  men. 

Appears  above  the  world's  '  ignoble  strife. 

And  up  to  heaven  its  weary  way  doth  wend; 

That  life  is  but  a  mirror  of  God's  grace 

And  'tis  His  holy  life  that  we  can  trace. — 


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Mr.  Joseph  McMurran 

in   MR.  cuAKiJ'.s  i;hisi;i.i\. 

r^HM     .Mr.Murrans  wIki  were  of  sturdy   f^cotch-Irish   stock  eiiiiiirateil   to   this 

-f       (Miiiulry  and  settled  in  Jefferson  county,  X'irsiinia.  about  1775.     The  father 

of  the  subject  of  this  sketch  \vas  a  memlier  of  the  X'irginia  k'<>isk\ture,  a 

man  of  wealth.  ]>roniinence,  influence,  high  moral  character  and  unliounded 

ji'cnerosity.     At  his  death  in  1853  his  pastor  wrote  f)f   him   that   he   had 

served  the  churcli  with  great  efficiency  as  an  elder  for  thirty-five  years,  that  he  was  a 

man  of  vigorous  miniL  a  large  heart   and   earnest    ]iipty  and    was   faitliful  at  the 

family  altar. 

It  was  in  the  home  of  this  man  and  his  w  ifo,  I'llizahetli  Snodgrass.  on  their  farm  two 
and  a  half  miles  south  of  Sheiiherd.stown  that  Jo.seph  McMiu'ran,  their  foiu'th  child, 
was  horn  and  reared.  There  were  eiuht  other  children,  three  of  wlmni  died  in  child- 
hood ;  hut  of  the  five  that  survived  Joseiih  was  the  oklest  son  and  t"  him  his  brothers 
and  si.sters  ever  looked  U])  with  love  and  admiration. 

When  ten  years  of  a,a;e  he  was  sent  to  a  school  not  far  fmm  liis  home  taught  by  that 
good  man  and  nooil  teacher.  John  Hess,  who  ditl  so  nuich  for  education  during  a  long 
lifetime  in  J(>fferson  comity,  from  whom  the  youthful  McMurran  first  imbibed  the 
love  of  learning  and  who  left  the  impress  of  his  good  strong  character  on  his  pupil. 
In  later  years  Mr.  McMurran  would  tell  with  evident  enjoyment  how  he  refused  one 
day  as  a  buy  to  go  to  school  and  how  his  fatli(n-  followed  him  up  the  full  twf)  miles  of 
the  way  quickening  his  lagging  steps  with  'well  ilirected  ai<l  from  a  strap  till  the  schodl- 
house  was  reached.  It  is  needless  to  add  that  Jo.sejih  never  objected  to  going  to 
school  again,  and  the  ])atient  perseverance  anrl  energy  displayed  by  th(>  ]\arent  .soon 
communicated  themselves  to  the  son  who  was  ever  after  adxancing  in  learning  and  in 
the  performance  of  duty.  He  also  afterwards  attended  other  schools  in  the  neigh- 
borhood and  among  his  schoolmates  when  he  was  sixteen  years  old  were  Rew  John 
M.  Clymcr  and  Judge  D.R. Lucas,  though  they  were  several  years  his  juniors.  P.rought 
up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord  after  this  orthodox  Presbyterian  fashion 
on  catechism  and  switch  he  became  a  Chi-istian  in  early  life  anil  at  eighteen  united  on 
profession  of  his  faith  in  f'hrist  with  the  Sheplierdstown  Presbyterian  Church  of  which 
his  father  had  lonu;  been  an  honored  elder.  He  akso  .soon  (leveloped  into  a  diligent 
stutlent  and  besides  assisting  the  younger  pujiils  in  their  studies  so  well  prepared  him- 
.self  that  by  the  time  he  was  nineteen  years  of  age  he  was  ready  for  college. 

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He  went  tir.st  t(i  iJclawarc  CdllciiC  then  tn  1  iiion  ("iilK\!;f.  Xcw  \()rk.ani|  finally  in 
ISoO  til  Hani]iil('n-8i(lnev  Collci^c.  Mrjiinia,  wliere  he  found  all  that  \\as  needed  tn 
satisfy  his  intellect  and  heart.  He  used  to  relate  how  in  those  da\s  he  had  to  make 
the  journe\-  from  Richmond  by  eanal  boat  all  the  way  up  to  l-iuckinahani  county 
and  then  drive  across  the  country  to  "the  Hill."  He  boarded  at  Dr.  Teri-y's  at 
Prince  IMward  courthouso  (now  Wfirsham),  and  walked  every  day  to  collejie.  He 
took  the  course  in  two  years.  ,uia<luating  in  18.^2  with  the  academic  degreeof  A.B., 
receivinj;  after  some  years  also  what  was  then  the  honorary  degree  of  A.M. 

That  "  elo(|uent  orator  and  inspiring  teacher,"  Lewis  "\V.  (Ireen,  was  I'resident  at 
the  time,  and  among  his  friends  in  college  AIcMurran  nnmljered  Phil  McKinney,  Rich- 
ard Mcllwaine,  T.  W.  Hoo)ier,  K.  H.  Harding.  Thomas  Wharev  and  .\.W.Pitzer.  With 
such  influences  and  associates  around  him  no  woniler  he  formed  then  an  ardent  at- 
tachment for  Hampd en-Sidney  that  only  grew  stronger  as  the  years  went  by.  Pie 
was  older  than  most  of  the  students  and  they  had  great  respect  and  love  for  him. 
He  was  familiarly  known  to  his  friends  as  "Jomac, "  under  which  noni  de  ]ihnrie  he 
afterwards  often  contributed  articles  to  the  Hampden-Sidne}-  Magazine. 

Dr.  Richard  McThvaine,  the  President  of  Hampden-Sidney  College,  describes  him 
as  "a  pronf)unceil  Christian,  an  excellejit  student,  a  man  of  irrejjroachable  character, 
plea.sant  in  all  the  relations  of  student  life  and  a  friendly,  genial  fellow."  He  .says 
again,  "The  men  of  his  own  class,"  (Dr.  Mcllwaine  was  in  the  class  below),  "whom 
I  have  met  in  after  life  always  spoke  of  him  affectionately.  McKinney  had  the 
highest  regard  for  him,  and  I  remember  him  only  with  ))leasnre." 

While  McKinney  was  (iovernor  of  \"ii'ginia,  he  met  James,  the  brother  of  ,Jose])h 
McMurran,  on  one  occasion  and  said  to  him,  "Tell  .Joniac.  Pll  not  be  satisfied  till  he 
comes  to  pay  me  a  visit  at  my  home  in  Richmond." 

Dr.  T.  W.  Hooper,  pastor  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  at  Christiansburg,  \'a... 
writes,  "  McJIurran  and  I  were  college  mates  and  though  I  do  not  remember  ever 
seeing  him  since  he  graduated  a  year  or  two  ahead  of  me,  I  always  remembered  him 
as  a  vei'v  warm  friend.  He  was  a  good  student  and  exemplary  in  every  way  and  I 
think  took  an  honor." 

Half  a  cent\u-y  had  rolled  by  since  tlie>'  had  [larted  on  "the  Hill"  when  one  da\- 
Dr,  Richard  Mcllwaine  came  to  Shepherdstown  and  approaching  McMurran  on  the 
street,  in  front  of  his  drug  store  and  extending  his  hand  remarked,  "  Well,  old  fellow, 
it  is  a  long  time  since  I  have  seen  you  and  1  have  come  a  long  way  to  see  you."  .Mc- 
Murran, intently  scanning  the  ])octor,  pressed  his  hand  and  said  in  his  kind  way 
"  Come  in,  Mc,  I  am  glad  to  see  you,"  and  they  spent  a  pleasant  day  together. 

He  loved  above  all  things  to  talk  of  Hampden-Sidney,  and  any  one  that  took  an 
interest  in  the  college  he  took  straight  to  his  heart.  He  was  instrumental  in  organ- 
izing the  Jefferson  county  Hampden-Sidney  Alumni  Association  and  was  made  its 
President  and  helped  to  send  several  students  to  college  from  his  coiuity. 

Some  years  before  his  death  he  made  a  gift  to  the  college  lil)rar\-  of  a  hundred  and 
fifteen  volumes  that  he  had  collected  during  a  long  jieriod.  among  them  a  full  set  of 

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the  Hamp(l('ii-Si(lney,l/(((/":/'//f.  Dr.  Henry  R.  .Mcllwaine.  Profcssdr  of  lOnnlLsh  and 
History,  Haii\])(leii-Sidney  College,  says,  "  In  the  hooks  sont  by  Mr.  McMurran  more 
material  bearing  upon  the  histor)'  of  the  college  can  be  found  and  more  of  the 
actual  literary  work  of  Hamj^den-Sidney  men  than  before  the  gifts  were  made  was 
in  the  lil)rary."  He  further  says,  "  I  have  always  looked  ujjou  Mr.  ^h'Murran  as  being 
the  truest  friend  of  the  college  that  I  have  come  into  contact  witli,  for  lie  has  always 
been  luiiversal  in  his  efforts  to  a.ssist  in  building  up  the  institution." 

Dr.  Richard  Mcllwaine  writes,  "  He  was  a  devoted  friend  of  Hampden-Sidney  Col- 
lege, was  such  through  life  and  di<l  all  in  his  power  to  adwuice  its  interests." 

While  still  a  student  at  Hamjiden-Sidney,  Mr.  McMurran  in  a  letter  to  a  friend 
wrote:  "One  year  more  and  I  hope  to  be  qualifietl  to  take  some  part  in  the  eelucation 
of  the  youth  of  our  country  and  I  long  to  be  up  and  doing."  His  ambition  was  grati- 
fied and  immediately  after  graduation  he  entered  upon  his  chosen  profession  of  teach- 
ing. For  foiu'  years  he  was  principal  successively  of  (ireene  Academy,  Huntsville, 
Ala.,  Chatham  Academy,  Pittsylvania  County,  ^'a.,  Hellfield  Academy,  Hicksford, 
\'a.,  and  a  jirivato  school  in  Prince  Edward  County,  Mrginia.  For  tlie  next  three 
years  he  was  ])rincipal  of  the  Montgomery  Male  Academy  in  Christiansburg,  \'a.. 
where  he  achieved  remarkable  success  and  where  he  "is  still  remembered."  Dr. 
Hoo]3cr  says,  "  Ijy  all  the  oliler  ])eople  with  great  pleasure."  Among  his  jiujiils  during 
this  ]3eriod  who  afterwards  became  distinguishetl  were  Dr.  Robert  W.  Douthat,  Pro- 
fessor of  Latin  in  the  l'ni\-ersity  of  West  \'irginia,  the  late  Dr.  Edward  H.  Harnett,  of 
Atlanta,  (la.,  and  the  late  Dr.  .John  W.  Xeill,  of  San  Antonio,  Texas. 

Dr.  Douthat  Jiays  this  tribute,  "  I  was  for  three  years  during  the  formati\('  iieriod 
of  my  lif(>  un<ler  tlie  very  excellent  instruction  of  Dr.  .Joseph  ilcMurran  tlian  whom  I 
nevcn-  had  a  better  teacher,  more  patient,  more  polished,  more  im]iressi\-e.  more  in- 
spiring. Could  that  elociuent  and  scholarly  divine,  the  late  lamented  Dr.  l^lward  H. 
Barnett  of  the  Presbyterian  Cluu'ch  in  Atlanta,  Ga.,  retm-n  to  us  from  his  hpa\-enh' 
home,  we  tloubt  not,  he  too  would  gladly  give  his  testimony  to  the  excellence  of  our 
old  teacher  who  has  just  passed  away.  Dr.  Ah'Murran  always  had  a  large  school  in 
Cliristiansl)ui'g.  and  was  very  generally  lookeil  upon  as  another  'Arnold  of  Rugliy,' 
the  very  embodiment  of  jiatience  and  love  who  under  the  great  Taskmaster's  eye 
lived  to  serve  humanity  and  in  doing  this  to  glorify  God." 

Another  year  was  spent  in  teaching  as  ])rincipal  of  the  Lowndesboro  .\cademy. 
Ala.,  after  which  his  educational  work  was  interrupted  l)v  the  breaking  out  of  the  War 
between  the  Sates.  At  the  close  of  the  War  the  sununer  was  spent  in  the  harvest 
field  and  on  the  farm  and  in  the  fall  ^Ir.  Mc^hu'ran  resumed  his  favorite  occupation. 
For  four  years  he  taught  a  large  jjrivate  classical  and  JCnglish  school  in  Shepherds- 
town  witli  much  succe.ss,  prejiaring  numl^ers  of  young  men  and  women  for  college  and 
for  the  active  duties  of  life.  Then  after  teaching  a  year  in  a  private  school  in  Sumter 
County,  South  Carolina,  and  another  year  as  principal  of  the  Academy  at  Duffield's, 
West  Virginia,  he  returned  to  Shepherdstown.  Largely  through  the  efforts  of  .Mr. 
McMurran  and  Hon.  G.  ^L  Heltzloover  the  free  use  of  the  old  Courthouse  building  in 

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.Slicpherdstown  was  sccui'cd  IVdiii  the  (iwiiiTts,  .Messrs.  lirookcs,  of  15i)st(iu.  and  .Shep- 
herd College,  a  classical  and  scientific  school  was  organize(l  in  1872  nnder  an  incor- 
porated Ijoard  of  trnstees,  in  connection  with  which  the  legislature  soon  after  estab- 
lished a  Branch  State  Normal  School. 

Professor  Mc^Iurran  was  at  the  head  of  this  institution  for  ten  years  and  always 
with  just  ]iride  regarded  it  as  the  best  work  of  his  life.  He  was  indefatigalile  in  his 
efforts  for  its  success,  expending  his  own  ])rivate  means  in  the  repair  and  inipiMvenient 
of  the  Iniildings  and  the  piu'chasc  of  furniture  and  a])paratLis,  while  the  legislature 
doled  out  a  niggardly  sujiport  and  some  years  failed  to  make  any  appropriation  at  all. 
One  year  the  students  mnnliered  one  hundred  and  forty-five.  Thepuj)ils  who  went 
out  from  his  instruction  at  this  time  formecl  the  teaching  force  for  many  years  in  the 
schools  of  the  town  and  county. 

Besides  the  sixty-five  teachers  that  he  traineil  during  these  ten  years  others  of  liis 
pupils  have  entered  all  the  departments  of  life  as  ministers,  lawyers,  legislators,  physi- 
cians, merchants,  farmers  anil  tpieens  of  the  home.  His  pupils  of  this  period  love 
him  with  a  passionate  devotion  which  he  heartily  reci]3rocated.  The  alunmi  associa- 
tion (jf  Shejiherds  College  hold  an  annual  meeting  at  which  they  never  fail  to  recount 
the  achievements  of  their  former  teacher  and  to  sing  his  praises.  From  his  death- 
bed he  sent  these  old  jjupils  of  his  the  message  that  he  loved  them  better  tlian  any- 
thing else  in  the  world,  that  if  lie  was  )iermitted  to  continue  the  work  of  teaching  in 
heaven,  he  would  like  to  gather  around  him  his  old  pupils  and  with  them  pursue  the 
woik  of  education,  and  he  begged  that  when  he  was  gone,  they  would  remember  their 
old  teacher.  He  laid  tjie  foundations  of  Shepherd  College  State  Normal  School  dee]) 
antl  strong  and  gave  it  the  character  and  standing  that  has  enabled  it  to  accomplish 
the  beneficent  work  it  has  ever  since  been  tloing  for  education  in  .Jefferson  county  and 
the  eastern  part  of  the  State. 

Mr.  Mci\Iurran  was  president  of  the  county  board  of  education  for  many  years  and 
for  five  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  West  ^'irginia  State  Jioaril  of  Examiners  and 
Conductor  of  Teachers'  Institutes.  He  knew  all  the  schools  and  teachers  in  the 
county  and  was  deeply  interested  in  the  work  of  education  throughout  the  whole 
State. 

When  the  War  between  the  States  was  threatening  in  tlie  siunmer  of  186(1,  Mi'. 
McMiu'ran  was  teaching  in  Alabama.  The  young  men  of  the  connnunity  in  which 
he  liveil  ff)rmed  a  young  volunteer  company  and  offereil  him  the  captaincy.  This 
he  declined,  however,  anil  returned  to  liis  native  State.  He  came  to  Christiansburg 
and  there  after  editing  in  partnership  with  Capt.  ,Tohn  C.  Wade,  the  Star  of  the  West,  a 
weekly  paper,  for  seven  or  eight  months,  when  \'irginia  seceded,  he  promptly  enlisted 
on  April  17,  1861,  as  a  private  in  Com]3any  G,  Capt.  R.  C.  Trigg,  which  was  assigned 
to  the  4th  Regiment,  \'irgini-a  Infantry,  connnanded  by  Col.  James  F.  Preston.  This 
regiment  belonged  to  the  First  Brigade,  afterwards  known  as  the  famous  Stonewall 
Brigade.  He  continued  in  active  service  through  the  whole  war  with  the  excejition 
of  six  months  that  were  spent  in  jirisou  at  Fort  Delaware  after  lie  was  captured  at 

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Kcnistown.  Ho  was  never  known  to  be  on  a  furlough.  He  was  in  all  the  engage- 
ments that  made  the  name  and  fame  of  the  Stonewall  Brigade.  He  was  twice  severely 
wounded,  once  in  the  shoulder  at  Winchester  and  once  at  Gettysburg  through  the 
lung  which  ever  after  gave  him  trouble.  For  a  long  time  he  lay  desjicrately  ill  in  a 
hospital  in  Staunton.  He  was  promoted  to  be  sergeant-major  and  afterwards  was 
made  acting  adjutant  of  his  regiment.  His  educational  training,  habits  of  accuracy 
and  easy  use  of  the  pen  enahled  him  to  render  invaluable  assistance  to  his  superior 
officers. 

He  was  the  trusted  friend  of  (iencral  Terry.  His  comrades  in  arms  all  bear  witness 
to  his  fidelity  and  courage  as  a  soldier.  CJenerals  Terry  and  Walker  with  whom  he 
served  both  testified  that  they  had  never  known  a  man  braver  in  battle  or  more 
cool  in  danger. 

Dr.  A.  C.  Hopkins  of  Charlcstown,  W.  \a.,  writes,  "  His  place  in  thi>  line  was  on  the 
right  of  that  fine  regiment  (the  4th)  and  on  the  march  in  its  front.  His  tall  form  and 
earnest,  patient  bearing  rise  before  my  memory  in  great  distinctness  as  Jackson's 
Foot  Cavalry  (as  the  Brigade  was  often  stylerl)  were  making  some  of  those  rapid 
and  long  marches  for  which  it  in  common  with  Jackson's  ever  increasing  command 
became  famoits.  He  was  always  in  place,  rarely  sick,  conscientious,  patient  antl  de- 
termined. He  filled  his  office  well  and  satisfactorily  with  all  fidelity  yet  with  lilseral 
connnon  sense  in  the  exercise  of  his  authority  towards  the  men  of  his  command.  He 
was  appreciated  and  respecteil  by  hLs  superior  officers  and  valued  for  the  great  in- 
telligence and  fidelity  with  which  he  discharged  his  duties." 

After  the  war  he  was  active  as  a  member  of  the  local  camp  of  Confederate  ^'eterans 
and  did  much  to  perpetuate  the  glorious  memories  of  the  South.  He  was  full  of 
reminiscences  of  the  War  and  delighted  to  talk  over  incidents  of  battles  and  of  camp 
life  with  the  old  soldiers,  and  constant  and  wide  reading  of  literature  connected  with 
the  War  kept  his  memory  refreshed  antl  made  his  conversation  on  the  subject  always 
interesting.  Mr.  McMurran  wrote  but  little  for  publication,  fugitive  articles  chiefly 
for  the  Hampden-Sidney  Magazine  anil  for  educational  journals.  He  wrote  a  brief 
history  of  Hampden-Sidney  College  which  appeared  in  the  Magazine  in  1859.  In 
1SS4  a  sketch  of  the  class  of  1852  appeared  in  the  same  magazine  by  him.  But  per- 
haps the  most  interesting  contribution  that  he  made  was  an  article  entitled  "The 
Stonewall  Brigade,"  which  is  found  in  "  Camp  fires  of  the  Confederacy,"  a  volume  of 
anecdotes  and  reminiscences  of  the  War  and  of  Confederate  poems  and  songs,  inib- 
lishcd  at  Louisville  in  1898.  His  description  of  the  Stonewall  Brigade  is  most  vivid 
and  the  incidents  and  speeches  that  he  recounts  are  most  valuable  as  coming  from  an 
eye  and  ear  witness. 

When  the  monument  to  the  Southern  soldiers  buried  in  Ehnwood  Cemetery,  at 
Shepherdstown,  was  erected  in  1870,  he  wrote  the  patriotic  inscri]5tions  that  adorn 
it.  Ivich  year  on  Memorial  1  )ay  his  tall  form  in  gray  was  seen  with  the  surviving 
veterans  and  his  sonorous  xoiee  was  lieard  abov(^  the  rest  as  it  rang  out  in  the  questions 
and  answers  of  tlie  l)eautiful  service  their  defense  of  the  South  and  defiance  of  her 

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foes.  Alul  at  last  lie  fell  asleep  witli  the  faces  of  his  chieftains  of  the  "  Lost  Cause," 
Jefferson  Davis.  Lee  and  Jackson,  looking-  down  iijjon  him  from  the  walls  (if  his  quiet 
bedroom — an  luireconstnictcd  rebel  to  the  end. 

In  1.S82  tired  with  the  erratic  support  given  Shepherd  College  Ijy  the  State  Mr. 
McMurran  retired  from  the  work  of  education  and  umlertook  the  drug  business  in 
which  he  continued  for  nearly  twenty  years,  not  stopped  even  by  failing  health  dvu- 
ing  the  last  year  until  suddenly  arrested  by  the  hand  of  death,  still  in  harness  and 
hard  at  work.  He  studied  Materia  Medica,  Botany,  Physiology,  Anatomy  and  Sur- 
gery for  several  years  but  was  ]5rovidentially  hindered  from  completing  his  course 
in  medicine. 

Mr.  McMiu'ran  was  of  striking  personal  ajipearance.  He  had  a  commanding  form, 
was  more  than  six  feet  tall  and  of  a  martial  bearing.  In  later  life  he  had  a  smooth 
bald  head  an<l  an  immaculate  white  beard,  with  cla.ssic  features,  jiure  white  skin, 
clear,  kind  blue  eyes.  He  was  intellectual,  refined,  gentle  and  firm,  attractive  to 
women  and  children  as  well  as  to  men.  His  speaking  portrait  hangs  on  the  walls 
of  the  Shepherd  College  Librar}-.  a  perjjetual  benediction.  He  was  never  married 
and  the  happiness  that  most  men  find  in  wife  and  children  he  found  in  lavishing  kind 
attentions  u]5on  his  devoted  sister  in  the  sacred  circle  of  their  home  and  in  making 
himself  useful  to  the  whole  community.  He  was  never  so  hapjiy  as  when  doing  some 
kindness,  liy  some  he  was  called  "the  Lncyclopedia,"  so  comprehensive  and  varied 
was  the  information  he  held  and  he  dispcnseil  it  as  freely  as  a  fountain  to  all. 

His  brother,  Mr.  James  McMurran,  of  Bristol,  Tenn.,  writes:  "I  do  know  this  of 
my  own  knowledge  that  there  are  a  niunber  of  instances  in  which  he  gave  gratuitous 
instruction  to  poor  but  worthy  young  men,  who  today  are  holding  jwsitions  of  honor 
and  trust  who  credit  him  with  their  advancement  in  life  and  the  influence  exercised 
over  them  in  moulding  their  characters  for  good  and  usefulness." 

Again  he  writes:  "  He  endured  the  privations  and  hardships  of  army  life  without 
murmuring  and  it  was  alwavs  his  pleasure  to  add  a  word  of  cheer  and  encouragement 
to  those  who  were  despondent." 

How  much  healing  and  help  he  freely  ilispensed  to  the  sick  and  needy  even  he 
himself  did  not  know-,  for  he  was  not  one  to  let  his  left  hand  know  what  his  right  hand 
wa,s  doing. 

For  fifty-four  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  Church.  He  was  hon- 
ored with  various  offices  at  different  times.  As  member  of  the  church,  as  teacher  in 
the  Sunila}'-school  and  sviperintendent  for  twenty-five  years,  as  deacon  and  trea,s- 
urer  of  the  chiu'ch,  as  ruling  elder  for  twenty-nine  years  and  clerk  of  the  session, 
he  dill  what  be  believed  to  be  his  duty  and  did  it  well.  Deejjly  interested  in  the  wel- 
fare of  the  church,  wise  in  council  for  her  gootl,  conscientious  and  upright  in  charac- 
ter, blameless  in  conduct,  kind  and  considerate  in  disposition,  he  was  looked  up  to  by 
all.  old  and  yoimg  alike,  with  reverence  and  love  as  a  true  ruler  in  God's  house. 

.■\  nuiltitude  of  men  and  women  and  little  children  are  ready  to  rise  up  and  call 
him  blessed.     .\nd  through  these  lives  that  he  has  influ(Miced  and  blessed  "he  being 

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dead  yet  spoaketh."  And  yet  Mr.  McMurran  would  he  the  first  to  say  in  his  hiiniihty. 
as  did  the  Apostle  Paul.  "  By  the  grace  of  Clod  I  am  what  I  am." 

Death  does  not  end  such  a  life  as  that.  Freed  from  the  limitations  and  imper- 
fections of  earth,  freed  from  the  hindrances  of  evil  and  sin.  the  character  and  life  that 
God's  grace  has  fashioned  here  goes  on  more  gloriously  in  the  world  beyond. 

He  passed  from  earth  to  hea^'en  the  fourteenth  of  February.  1902. 


"Servant  of  Gotl.  well  done! 

Rest  from  thy  loved  employ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 

Enter  thy  blaster's  joy." 


"Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done! 

Praise  be  thy  new  enijiloy; 
And  while  eternal  ages  run. 

Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy." 


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Come  Walk  Amid  the  Greenwood 

Come   walk   amid  the   greenwood,   friend, 

Where  budding  trees  and  blossoms  sweet 

And  flowerets  growing  at  your  feet 

A   cordial   welcome   free   extend. 

And  on  the  balmy  air  expend 

Their  perfume  rare,  that  spring's  slight  heat 

Drew  from  their  bosom's  pure  retreat. 

Come  where  the  song  bird's  notes  ascend 

Like  crystal  chimes  from  fairy  land, 

Or  fall  like  mellow  mist  of  gold. 

Come  listen  to  the  gentle  breeze 

That  speaks  in  whispers  low,  yet  grand. 

Here  Nature's  wondrous  leaves  unfold, 

And  grief  and  care  give  place  to  ease. 


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Sketches  Re-Sketched 


Das  Heste  was  wir  von  iler  ( Icschichtc  haben 
1st  dcr  Enthusiasiiuis,  den  sie  erregt. — Goethe. 

( )\\'  ".roat  the  contrast  was  in  colonial  times  between  Tidewater,  \"irginia, 
and  the  outlying  i)art  of  the  state  is  well  illustrated  by  the  careers  in 
<^N  \'irginia  of  two  I'rincetonians  of  the  class  of  1769  and  1770  re- 
spectively— Samuel  Stanhope  Smith  and  Philip  \"ickers  I'ithian. 
Smith  we  all  know,  Fithian,  few  could  have  known  until  recently,  when  his  .lour- 
nal  and  Letters  (1767-1774)  were  jiublishcd  by  the  Princeton  Historical  Society. 
It  is  not  enough  to  say  in  explanation  that  Smith  was  a  man  of  parts,  while  Fitliian 
was  only  meiliocre,  dying  very  young  into  the  bargain.  Because  it  might  easily  have 
happened  that  tlie  able  Smitli  in  the  ordinary  Fithian  shoes  would  have  accpiittcd 
himself  badly,  and  Fithian  as  first  President  of  Hampden-Sidney  might  have 
done  a  more  lasting  work  than  Smith. 

Philip  \'ickers  Fithian  came  to  Virginia  in  1771  engaged  as  tutor  for  tlie  large 
family  of  Robert  Carter,  the  Councillor  of  Nomini  Hall  in  Westmoreland  county, 
grandson  of  the  famous  "King"  Carter.  Of  small  birth  and  breeding  in  Cohansie, 
New  Jersey,  a  diligent  student  at  Princeton,  absorbed  there  altogether  in  his  books 
and  his  conscience,  young  Fithian  entered  a  new  world  in  Mrginia.  After  catching 
his  lireath  in  astonishnient,  he  wisely  set  himself  to  do  his  work  thoroughly  and  to 
hold  his  tongue.  Shocked  beyond  measure  at  many  things  he  saw  antl  heard  about 
him,  he  concluded  that  it  was  not  for  him  to  hj'stericate  any  burden  oi  Nineveh. 
He  took  his  modest  ]iart  in  the  life  of  the  country,  rode  to  church  on  Sundays,  chatted 
with  the  genti->'  before  and  after  service,  dined  at  their  houses,  attended  their  balls, 
though  blushing  at  his  iiiabilit\'  to  dance,  and  even  drank  their  healths  wlieu  this 
was  fitting.  He  nevei-  toadied.  In  Col.  Carter  he  found  a  man  devoted  to  nuisic,  a 
deep  student  of  law  and  pliilosophy,  the  owner  of  a  library  thrice  as  lai'ge  as  the 
Cohansie  ]-)astor's  and  mucli  better  chosen.  Mrs.  Carter  was  kind  to  Fithian  and  he 
learnecl  to  admire  lier  greatly — "The  Ix'st  of  women,"  lie  often  calleil  her.     Slie  was 

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a  cheerful,  sane  vviiiiian,  an  excellent  manager  of  children  and  servants,  surpassing 
as  a  housekeeper — a  typical  Virginia  matron  of  her  time,  who  saw  life  whole  as  life 
was  in  those  days. 

Young  Fithian  showed  the  proper  .spirit  and  of  coimse  got  on.  He  was  successful 
as  a  teacher  and  made  friends  in  the  coimtry.  But  all  the  while  he  was  sighing  for  a 
certain  Laura  in  Cohansie  and  after  ten  years  of  Mrginia,  he  gave  up  the  position, 
not  without  regret,  and  went  home.  To  his  successor,  Mr.  Peck,  also  of  Princeton, 
he  wrote  a  letter  of  instructions  which  it  is  to  be  hoped  Mr.  Peck  made  a  \-adeniecinn 
— the  letter  gives  just  the  advice  that  was  sure  to  be  needed.  Fithian  married  his 
Laiu'a,  was  commissioned  an  army  captain,  and  dieil  of  camp  fever  on  Long  Island 
in  1774. 

Placed  similarly,  at  the  age  of  twenty-five  would  the  Rev.  Samuel  Stanhfipe  Smith 
have  done  as  well?  With  all  respect  to  a  man  who  did  not  fall  short  in  any  task  as- 
signed him,  it  may  be  doubted  whether  Smith  would  have  done  as  well.  His  virtues 
and  his  antecedents  might  have  proveil  stumbling  blocks.  His  father.  Robert  Smith, 
was  a  minister,  head  of  the  well  known  Log  College  at  Pegua,  Pennsylvania — a  school 
in  direct  descent  through  Samuel  Hlair's  at  New  Londonl^erry  from  William  Tennent's 
at  Xeshaminy,  near  Philadelphia,  opened  about  1718.  Here  was  enough  in  itself  for 
a  little  of  the  enthusiastical  which  would  have  not  taken  in  Westmoreland  County. 
Moreover,  Smith  had  been  for  three  yeare  a  fellow  or  tutor  in  the  College  of  New- 
Jersey,  and  like  all  those  who  bore  William  Tennent's  stamp  directly  or  indirectly, 
he  was  of  the  "New  Light"  variety  of  Presbyterianism  which  held  it  a  duty  to  be 
"lively''  in  matters  of  faith.  Hence,  one  is  justified  in  suspecting  that  yoimg  Smith 
would  have  been  too  eager  to  foist  his  opinions  if  cast  among  people  who  held  very 
tlifferent  ones. 

Such  speculation  is  idle.  howe\'er.  It  was  Smith's  good  fortmie  throughout  his 
life  to  be  placed  among  congenial  siu'i'oimdings.  Prince  Ivlwanj.  for  examiile.  was 
ground  prepared  for  him.  For  more  than  twenty-five  years  those  faithful  mission- 
aries of  the  New  Light  Synod  of  New  "'i'ork.  beginning  with  the  great  Samuel  Davies, 
John  Todd,  Robert  Henry,  John  Wright,  and  David  Rice,  all  Princeton  luen.  had 
been  doing  good  work  among  the  Presbyterians  of  Virginia,  botii  north  and  south 
of  the  James.  The  Presbytery  of  Hanover,  foi-mecl  in  17o5,  began  twenty  \cars 
later  to  take  measure  for  establishing  schools  of  its  own,  and  when  Smith  came  South 
with  his  youth  and  his  enthusiasm,  it  was  decided  that  he  was  the  man  to  put  over 
the  academy  east  of  the  mountains;  and  it  was  at  his  reconnuendation  that  William 

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Graham  (a  student  of  Princeton,  class  of  1773,  while  Smith  was  tutor  there)  was 
selected  to  manapie  the  school  in  Augusta  C'ount> . 

For  four  years  then  Smith  was  President  of  the  Aeademx'.  assisted  ]>y  Princeton 
men.  amonj;  them  his  l-irotlier  .Inhn  P>hiii'  Smith,  chiss  of  1773:  amon.i;  them  also 
Samuel  Doak.  who  in  177S  went  to  Tennessee,  there  to  foimd  his  own  log  college, 
and  John  Springer  to  he  rememljered  for  his  misolicited  confession  that  "he  (lid  get 
drunk  and  gamble." 

Naturally,  President  Smith  began  under  fine  auspices.  Not  only  supported  by 
a  dissenting  and  knowledge-craving  jjeople,  the  Academy  swarmetl  with  students 
because,  on  the  eve  of  the  Revolution,  activity  ami  curiosity  were  everywhere  alive. 
What  hapjjened  at  ( )xford  and  Cambritlge  in  Medieval  times  happened  here — gen- 
tlemen were  allowed  to  build  C[uarters  for  their  sons.  This  prosperity  was  of  short  dur- 
ation. The  Academy  owed  its  life  to  the  spirit  of  '7(),  woi'king  in  a  particulai' fashion, 
and  this  same  s]iirit  came  near  being  the  cause  of  its  early  deatli.  For  as  tlic^  war 
went  on  and  the  state  of  affairs  became  more  and  more  unsettled,  currency  depre- 
ciated and  what  nf)t.  so  that  it  was  aliout  over  with  Hani)3den-Sidney.  (Jenerous 
friends  ga\'e  aid  and  the  e\il  times  were  over]iassed.  Tlien  Dr.  Smith  in  1779,  was 
called  awa\'  to  fill  the  chair  of  Moral  Philoso])hy  in  Pi-inccton:  in  that  day  and  time 
young  clergymen  were  held  to  know  all  about  moral  ]ihilosophy.  What  he  left  behind 
was  not  very  much.  Presbytery  had  founded  the  Academy  and  the  precedent  had 
been  established  that  its  chief  officer  should  be  pastor  of  the  neighboring  chiu'ches. 
It  is  not  altogether  ill  advised  to  say  that  a  man  like  the  ]ilodiling  Fithian  would 
haveclone  a  better  work  than  Smith,  the  elo([uent  jireacher.  If  Smith  had  been  less 
brilliant,  he  would  have  stayed  longer  at  the  Academy,  and  that  institution  would 
not  have  been  handicapjied  by  siich  a  frequent  change  of  administration  diu'ing  its 
formative  ]ieriod.  Presbytery's  other  school.  Liberty  Hall,  kept  its  first  rector  for 
twenty  vears  and  more. 


Liberty  Hall  was  fortunate  in  several  respects.  Rector  (irahani  was  a  man  of 
vigor  and  had  sense.  He  had  the  gentle  art  of  making  enemies,  to  l)e  sure,  but  sup- 
ported by  a  hal)it  of  carrying  out  his  own  ideas.  His  business  mind  led  him  to  make 
an  effort  to  secure  for  his  school  the  .lames  liix'cr  Canal  stock  whicii  (ien.  Washington 
was  hesitating  what  to  ilo  with.  (Iraham's  letter  to  (Ien.  Washington  setting  forth 
why  Liberty  Hall  should  i)e  endowed  is  a  clear  statement  of  facts  which  have  proven 
to  be  true.  The  letter  shows  how  the  situation  of  Lilierty  Hall  was  such  as  to  make 
it  an  ed\icational  center  for  a  spacious  territory,  and  how  the  school  had  been  moved 

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more  tlian  once  to  get  it  best  into  touch  with  the  coniitrv  roinul  about.  The  JameS 
River  Canal  stoclc  came  to  Liberty  Hall  in  1790,  the  year  of  Graham's  resignation, 
and  the  school  was  thence  forward  until  ISKl  known  as  one  of  the  multitude  of 
Washington  Academies.  There  is  no  record  that  the  Trustees  of  Hanipden-Sidney 
lifted  a  finger  to  get  this  endowment  for  tlieir  College.  No  doubt  the\'  did  not.  The 
years  between  the  second  Smith's  resignation  and  Dr.  Alexaniler's  coming,  were  lean 
years  with  the  College;  the  trustees  had  their  farms,  and  in  Presbytery  foi-  a  ]iart  of 
this  time  there  was  decided  apathy,  even  opposition,  shown  to  the  College. 

Another  point.  The  valley  of  ^'irginia  is  a  distinctly  markeil  off  section  of  the 
state.  When  the  sister  institutions,  Hampden-Sidney  and  Liberty  Hall, were  found- 
ed, that  portion  of  Hanover  Presbytery  l>'ing  in  the  valley  was  a  fairl>'  homogeneous 
region.  Hanover  Presbytery  east  of  the  mountains  was  by  no  means  homogeneous. 
John  Blair  vSmith  towards  the  end  of  his  term  was  loud  in  denunciation  of  the  indiffer- 
ence of  the  brethren  north  of  the  James,  far  from  the  seat  of  war,  well  [ilaced  in  a 
frontier  region  where  Presbyterians  had  forgotten  that  they  were  non-conformists, 
looking  towards  the  great  West  and  drawing  from  it,  directed  for  fifty  yeai-s  by  two 
men,  Graham  and  Baxter,  Washington  Academy  and  College  had  the  advantage  of 
Hampden-Sidney  in  the  early  days. 

This  was  not  as  a]i]iarent  at  the  first.  In  the  even  race  of  the  institutions,  one 
getting  its  charter  in  1782,  the  other  in  1783,  there  was  ground  for  a  sense  of  rivalry 
between  the  classmates.  Graham  and  Smith.  When  Smith  began  his  great  revival 
of  1787  he  asked  Ciraham  to  come  out  to  Macedonia,  and  Gi-aham  was  not  eager  to 
come,  lint  he  came,  Ijiinging  the  boy  Archibald  Ale\an<ler,  preached  (piite  effective- 
1\',  and  managed  to  dis])el  the  gloom  he  had,  on  first  arriving,  cast  over  the  heated 
revivalists  by  his  outward  coolness.  lie  must  have  looked  about  him  ]>retty  shar])ly 
on  this  trip  and  sized  ujj  the  status  quo.  actual  and  pros]ieetive.  When  Smith  re- 
signed two  years  later,  and  Presbytery  offered  the  place  to  (Jraham.  he  replied  that 
his  duty  called  him  to  stay  on  his  side  of  the  mountain.  There  was  something  wrong 
which  Dr.  Ffiote,  who  evidently  knew,  does  not  then  light  upon. 

Jolm  Blair  Smith  was  a  man  of  ability  and  coiu'age.  He  was  unquestionably  an 
orator  and  a  pn-arhci'  of  mark ;  he  did  valiant  service  in  the  cause  of  religious  freedom ; 
he  did  not  hold  l)ack  when  the  alarms  of  war  came  near;  and  he  died  because  he 
would  not  run  from  the  yellow  fever  of  1771)  in  Philadel]ihia.  It  is  pu.ssihle  that  lie 
was  without  tact  and  was  too  willing  to  set  up  standards  fm-  ntlier  men,  indiscrim- 
inatelw  He  contrived  to  offi-nd  Patrick  Henry  grievously  1)\-  making  a  student 
at  a  piililic  debate  his  mouthpiece  for  reply  to  one  of  the  old  statesman's  speeches. 

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And  he  had  allowed  himself  to  go  so  far  as  to  talk  in  Presbytery  about  Dr.  Waddel, 
who  permitted  his  daiightere  to  learn  the  minuet,  antl  who,  an  old  man,  aljsented 
himself  from  church  councils  when  he  felt  disposed. 

One  thing  is  certain.     Alread,\'  the  pastorate  of  the  neighborh 1  i-liurches  was 

becoming  onerous  and  distracting  enough  to  hamper  the  efficiency  of  the  President 
of  the  College.  This  became  wofully  evident  during  Dr.  Lacy's  term  of  office.  From 
the  first,  it  strikes  one  a,s  if  the  presidency  was  only  incidental  to  the  pastorate.  The 
dissenters  were  ^\•illing  enough  to  acclaim  Jefferson  as  the  apostle  of  disestablish- 
ment; he  was  an  atheist  when  he  attempted  to  set  education  on  its  own  feot.  making 
it  refioion's  co-worker  rather  than  its  servant. 


Princeton  had  scattered  the  seetl  and  after  twent>'  .\'ears  the  seed  did  not  have  to 
be  renewed  from  the  home  granery.  Archiliald  Alexander,  John  Holt  Rice,  George 
A.  Baxter,  Moses  Hogc;  these  were  piipils  of  Dr.  Graham  at  Liberty  Hall.  Hampden 
Sidney  trained  Drury  Lacy,  James  Blythe  (of  Transylvania  University  fame),  and 
John  JIcKennie  Wilson,  whose  school  in  Carbarrus  county.  North  Carolina,  formed 
so  many  Presbyterian  ministers,  and  was  the  preparer  of  the  way  for  Davidson  Col- 
lege.    Lacy  and  Blythe,  anil  perhaps  Wilson,  were  students  under  John  Blair  Smith. 

In  1794  Archibald  Alexander,  twenty-two  years  old,  was  ordained  pastor  of  the 
Lhiited  Congregations  of  Cumberland,  Cub  Creek,  Buffalo,  and  lirierv,  and  in  1796 
he  was  induced  to  become  presitlent  of  the  College,  the  Rev.  John  Blair  (Princeton 
1775)  of  Richmond,  having  declined  the  honor.  In  1797,  when  Alexander  came  to 
take  u]i  his  new  duties,  he  found  .lohn  Holt  Rice  already  installed,  as  sole  tutor,  and 
carrying  on  the  work  successfully.  Two  young  men  with  the  stuff  of  greatness  in 
them  were  thus  joined  in  close  companionship — and  they  showed  the  stuff  of  great- 
ness. They  tackled  with  vim  the  reorganization  of  the  gone-to-pieces  school,  and 
before  they  left.it  was  gotten  into  a  very  fair  condition.  What  they  did,  however, 
in  the  main  was  to  fit  themselves  for  their  life  work,  and  this  was  not  to  be  given  to 
building  up  a  College  at  Hampden-Sidney.  Hail  they  so  elected,  Mr,  Cushing  might 
have  come  to  an  institution  of  bod}-  and  brawn  in  place  of  the  ilry  bones  he  found  • 
Lovere  of  the  College  cannot  but  raise  such  questions.  It  is  a  doubtful  comfort  to  be 
able  to  say  that  this  and  that  great  man  spent  their  ilays  of  small  thiniis  in  one's 
connnunity. 

Dr.  Alexander  resigned  in  1S()6  and  in  1S()7  Dr.  .Moses  Hoge  took  his  place,  only 
because  he  was  given  to  understand  that  Hano\'er  Presln'terv  would  make  him  its 
Professor  of  Theology.     This  was  done  in  1808,  and  in  1812  Dr.  Hoge  became  the 

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Synod's  Professor  of  Theology,  I'reslntcry's  theoloi;ical  schiKil  iiiei-giiifi-  iiitit  Synod's. 
President,  pastor,  professor  of  Theology — Xo  wonder  tliat  1)\-  ISlo  Dr.  Hogc  l)ecarne 
bine  and  thought  of  renouncing  this  tri])le  alliance. 

These  niovements  for  the  estahlishment  of  a  theological  dcpai'tnient  in  Hanii)dcn- 
iSidney  College,  the  President  of  the  College,  the  Theological  Professor,  and  acting 
under  Synotl,  are  significant  in  so  far  as  they  show  how  rapid  the  change  in  the  in- 
fluential ojjinion  of  the  state  must  have  been  during  the  years  immediately  following 
the  Revolution.  Mr.  Jefferson  had  been  able  to  get  his  bill  for  religious  freedom 
through  the  Assend)ly  only  in  17S5.  A  little  inoi'c  than  twenty  years  later,  a  College 
whose  charter  was  granted  liefoi-e  the  passage  of  that  bill,  seemed  to  be  l)id(Hng  fair 
to  become  a  Presbyterian  theological  school.  We  hear  of  no  remonstrance.  People 
did  not  care.  The  old  order  had  passeil  away,  anil  what  took  ]dace  at  Transylvania 
University  and  at  Dickinson  College  might  have  just  as  well  come  to  pass  at  Hamp- 
den-Sidney.  had  circumstances  l)een  favorable. 

Why  the  Legislature,  in  1S16,  refused  to  grant  the  petition  for  the  incorporation 
of  the  Seminary,  Ur.  Foote  docs  not  state.  This  refusal  was  a  good  thing  for  the 
College.  Synod  let  its  funds  be  administered  in  trust  by  the  College  Board.  The 
Trustees  were  given  something  to  ilo,  had  to  do  something,  anil  they  were  ]5ut  in  the 
way  of  discovering  how  nuich  there  was  to  do  if  they  turned  tlieir  attention  to  their 
own  affairs.  Dr.  Hoge  had  tried  to  make  them  see.  At  last  they  did  see.  .More 
teachers  were  engaged — among  them  Johnathan  Peter  Cashing,  of  New  Ham])shire, 
reconnnended  by  Dr.  Rice. 


Liljrarian  in  ISIS,  first  Professor  (Xatm'al  Philoso]>hy  and  Chemistry — the  words 
mean  much)  in  1819,  in  18P2,  after  Dr.  Hoge's  death  Mr.  Cushing  was  made  Presi- 
dent. The  Trustees  could  not  be  blind  to  his  fitness,  and  they  boldly  set  aside 
tradition.  .Mr.  Cushing  was  a  layman  and  not  of  Presbyterian  faith;  his  bent  was 
towards  science,  not  towards  theology.  A  ].iresiilent  of  this  sort — How  could  such 
things  l)e?  If  Mr.  Cushing  had  failed,  his  name  would  ha\'e  been  anatlicmn.  He 
succeeded.  Free  to  give  his  great  energies  undivitleil  to  the  making  of  the  College, 
he  set  about  his  business,  and  Synod  was  left  to  its  own  ile\'ices  in  clioosing  a  succes- 
sor to  Dr.  Hoge,  as  head  of  the  Theological  School.  Dr.  Alexander  was  invited  but 
would  not  leave  I'rinceton.  After  nuich  N'acillation.  cliurch  jiolitics  intei-fering  with 
prompt  action.  Synod  asketl  Dr.  Rice.  The  debate  was  somewhat  heated  as  to 
whether  he  should  assume  the  (hities  of  th  jiastorate  a,s  well  as  those  of  his  chair. 
Reason  prevailed;  lie  was  installed  simply  as  Professor  of  Theology,  and  the  Re\-.  J. 

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]).  I'axtciii  was  cxtciKliMl  a  call  by  the-  church.  In  a  short  while  th<'  ilillictiltics  of 
years  lia;l  been  reduced.  The  President  of  the  College  had  now  an  opportiuiity  to 
make  himself — Pr(>sident  of  a  College;  the  Theolopcal  School  was  constituted  a 
separate  entity;  and  there  was  a  pastor  who  could  '/we  himself  to  the  care  of  souls 
as  such. 

Mr.  ('ushin,ii  maile  the  most  of  these  fairins;-  conditions.  From  a  part  of  the 
co(Uitr\-  where  colleges  were  not  few,  he  saw  how  ridiculously  poor  in  colleges  Mr- 
ginia  was,  and  how  with  the  pro])er  endeavors  a  good  college  might  be  made  to 
floiu'ish  here,  where  there  was  none  l)efore.  .Jefferson's  jiatient  waiting  and  working 
were  just  now  beginning  to  show  in  the  rising  of  the  rni\-ersit\'  of  \irginia.  (lilmer 
was  in  l-lngland  engaging  professors — men  who  were  to  inaugurate  a  new  era  in 
American  education,  ilr.  Cushing  was  a  man  of  the  times.  He  is  Hampden-Sid- 
ney's  Jefferson,  Cabell,  Tiilmer,  all  in  one.  He  brought  down  James  .Marsh,  his  class- 
mate at  Dartmouth,  an<l  Marsh  during  his  short  stay  at  Ham])den-Sidney  ti'anslate(l 
for  Dr.  Rice's  stmlents  Herder's  S])irit  of  Helirew  Poetry.  It  is  likel\-  that  .Mr. 
Cushing  set  on  foot  the  negotiations  that  brought  Dr.  Draper  to  Ilampden-.Sidney 
in  1S86.  After  so  long  a  time,  the  Zcilgcist  was  beginning  to  peer  about  in  the  lanes 
and  among  the  ])ines  of  Prince  ICdwanl. 

I'resideiit  Cushing  was  a  lo\-al)le  as  well  as  an  energetic  man.  His  students  were 
de\-ote<l  to  him.  As  a  l)oy  he  had  been  apprenticed,  but  had  made  liis  own  money 
and  put  himself  tlirough  Phillip's  ICxeter  Academy  and  Dartmouth  College  (1817). 
He  was  one  of  the  legion  of  the  weak-lunged  and  stout-hearted  by  whose  short  lives 
the  woi'ld  has  been  made  better.  Coming  south  foi' his  healtli  he  met  Dr.  liicein  Pdch- 
niond,  and  .Mr.  Rice,  as  we  ha\'e  seen,  connnended  him  to  the  flampdcn-Siilne\' 
lioard.  When  Dr.  Rice  came  to  Hanipilen-Sidney  .Mr.  Cusliing  was  able  to  make  a 
return  of  kinilne.ss;  he  gaxc  up  a  part  of  his  scant  ijuarters  so  that  Dr.  and  .Mrs.  liice 
might  be  comfortalde.  It  was  .Mi'.  Cushing  who  got  ( )ld  .\hirtin  Sailors  to  give  the 
land  upon  which  the  Seminary  buililing  rose.  Somehow  the  name,  "  ( )ld  .Martin 
Sailors"  calls  u|)  the  fanc\'  of  an  old  felhiw  I'olling  his  ipiid  and  growling  out:  "I 
don't  gi\"e  a  continental  for  the  theological  school,  but  I'll  ilo  if  for  .Mr.  Cushing." 
(_)iu'e  more  an  idle  (|uestion.  Su]i])ose  this  man  of  brain  ami  skill  hail  h\i'(l  a  few 
years  longer'?  In  his  time  he  had  made  Hampden-Sidney  woi-tii  the  name  of  College, 
one  of  the  first  colleges  in  the  state  of  \irginia.  \\'hat  would  ]ia\'e  been  the  result  if 
he  hail  been  at  the  helm  during  the  storms  of  Old  Side  and  \ew  Side,  that  rose  fierce 
upon  his  death'.'  It  would  have  been  impossilile  for  the  College  to  lia\'e  come  out  of 
this    unscathed.       Put    .Mr.  Cushing  would  have  had  no  such  teni[itations  as  beset 


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a  distinguished  divine  like  Dr.  Carroll,  whose  opinions  were  dear  to  liini.  If  the 
])residency  could  have  passed  from  Mr.  Gushing  to  Mr.  Maxwell,  that  mild  old  gen- 
tleman and  learned  antiquary  would  not  have  been  obliged  to  face  such  difficulties. 
And  Dr.  Green,  no  doubt,  would  have  been  not  so  much  re-creator  as  continuer. 
The  truth  is,  that  during  those  years  of  odium  theologicvm ,  the  proximity  of  the  Sem- 
inary was  pernicious  to  the  College.  Doubtless  there  were  other  complications. 
That  was  a  sore  one.  It  savors  a  little  of  fate's  irony  that  the  very  conditions  of  the 
founding  of  the  College  should  have  stood  in  the  way  of  its  best  interests. 

AlFRKI)   J.    MoRHIso.V. 


As  anyone  may  see,  what  is  here  written  is  taken  largely  from  Dr.  Foote. 

Why  is  it  that  Dr.  Foote  is  still  our  best,  almost  our  only,  authorit}'? 

There   must   be   original   documents,   and   Prof.    Henneman    (  K.^leidoscope 

\'i)L.  II.)  cannot  have  exhausted  them. 

Why  does  not  someone  look  into  the  original  documents  and  tell  us  what  they 

sav? 

A.  ,1.  M. 


Night 


The  night  comes  on.     The  son's  rays  pale. 
And  oat  from  deep  ravine  and  dale, 
No  longer  bound  by  sunbeams,  rise 
Night's  ghostly  shadows,  and  with  sighs, 
Requiem  winds  day's  death  bewail. 

I  shudder  as  weird  sounds  assail 
Hy  startled  ears,  and  gladly  hail 
My  home  as  if  its  light  denies 
The  night  comes  on. 

In  gloom  like  this  I  should  not  quail 

For  deeper,  darker,  shades  inveil 

Me.     Then  alone  'tis  night  when  dies 
Love's  mutual  day.     Then  from  life's  skies 

All  light  fades  fast,  with  endless  bale 
The  night  comes  on. 


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While  Cigarettes  to  Ashes  Burn 


Secluded  in  a  quiet  nook 

In  meadow  fair  with  daisies  pied, 
I  list  to  babblings  of  the  brook 

That  flows  adown  the  far  hillside, 
And  rest  on  beds  of  moss  and  fern 

While  cigarettes  to  ashes  burn. 

Old  faces  dreams  and  visions  fair 
Of  those  I  loved  in  years  ago,^ 

The  dusky  waves  of  glossy  hair — 
The  brook  as  wliite  as  drifted  snow. 

And  to  old  times  I  often  turn 
Wliile  cigarettes  to  ashes  burn. 

Those  days  of  old  have  fled  and  gone 
And  even  she  is  now  no  more; 

And  while  I  wander  on  alone 

I  pause  and  dream  of  times  of  yore, — 

In  smoky  wreaths  I  see  an  urn 
While  cigarettes  to  ashes  burn. 

The  smoke  clouds  lift  and  fade  away 
And  dimmer  grows  the  sunset  hues. 

And  yet  I  dreaming,  lingering  stay 
Till  damp  my  couch  with  evening  dews 

But  for  old  times  I  fondly  yearn 
While  cigarettes  to  ashes  burn. 


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Senior  Class 


^i^^st  Term. 
J.  H.  Rudy  

C.  F.  Fitzgerald 

E.   H.  COHN  

R.  C.  Stokes    . . . 

D.  H.  WiLLfox    . 


Officers 

Second  Term. 

.  President     T,.  I'^.  Hri!.\RD. 

.  Vice-Presi(lei,t K.    H.    J'jurroughs. 

.  Treasurer Hakdv  Cross. 


.Secretartj 

.  Hixtoryi  n 


J.  ]).  I'Asro. 

I).  H.  Wii.i.Kix. 


Motto 

"Take  tliinos  a.s  they  edine." 

Colors 

RoyarPurple  and  Wliite. 

Yell 

Wahoo!  ^^'all(lo!  ^^'hat  (1(1  we  (1(1? 
We  yell!  We  yell!  1  •»()•_'! 
Rah,  rah,  rah!  Rip.  rail,  re! 
Hip  rah!  Hi|)  rah!  H.  S.  C. 


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Post-Graduate  Students 


WiLi.iAM  1  j.i.ii  >-i-r  .I(iM>.  II  h -I.  "T",  "-",        ....      San  .\I;n-iii(i,  \'a. 
]\Aij.iiiii^((ii>i;  Staff.    I'.Mll  :  MinjauiK    Staff;     Maiia,!icT     liascliall     Team; 
FdDtliall  Team. 

Rdbicrt  Hi;NMNti  Wkhi!.   Ilh.i.  ......        Suffolk,   A'a. 

.l/m/«r/«f  Staff  19()()-0]  ;  Kalkuhiscdi-).  Staff  I'JdO-dl. 


Members 

CiEoiKiK  l^)L.v.\T(iN  Ai.LE.N,  -\'l',  "R.H.U.C.T.,"  I'liildiilhropir.  .  Mdraaiificld,  Ky. 
Dramatic  Club,  1899-00;  Orchestra  and  Clee  Cluh:  Track  Team;  Class 
Baseball  Team;  Class  Football  Team ;  College  Baseball  Team;  Presi- 
dent of  Class,  Second  Tenn  19()()-()1  ;  Intermediate  Invitation  Connnittee 
19()(M)I;  A.ssistant  Mana.ser  of  CoUe.iie  l'"ootball  Team.  1!)()()-()1:  Leader 
of  'icrmans. 

I'RA.vcis  SiDNKV  Andkrsiix.  Fhilanlhr<>inc.  ....        llaMip.ille,  \a. 

Delegate  to  the  Southern  Student  Conference  at  Ashevillc  X.  C.  1001 : 
Colle.ue  Football  Team  1901-02;  Class  Football  Team  ]901-(I2. 

Richard  Hansfohd  BriiRdUnHs.  I'HII ,  I'liinn,  .  .Norfolk.  A'a. 

,Seni(or  Orator's  Medal  1901-02:  .lunior  Debater's  Medal,  1900-01;  Deliv- 
ered Sophomore  Fs.sayist's  iledal,  1900;  Junior  Intermediate  ( h'ator, 
1901 ;  Secretary  of  Class,  Second  Term.  1900-01 ;  ^■ice- President  of  Class. 
Second  Term,  "1901-02;  Treasurer  of  Class,  Second  Term,  1899-00; 
Dramatic  Club;  Invitation  Committee,  Intermediate.  1900-01;  Arrange- 
mer.t  Connnittee.  1901-02:  Class  Football  Team:  College  I'ootball 
Team,  190(M)1  ;  Class  Baseball  Team :  Track  Team:  Annual  Staff. 

KnwARu  Hkrrma.v  Cohx,  /'W//,  Vnimi.         .....        Norfolk,  ^'a. 

Captainof  Class  Football  Team.  1899-00;  Cla.ss  Baseball  Team;  College 
Football  Team;  Class  Football  Team ;  (lymnasium  Team;  Track  Team; 
College  Ba.seball  Team,  1900-0]  ;  Business  Mana.ser  of  Ham|ideii- 
Sidney  Mcujazinc;  Treasurer  of  Class.  First  Term,  1901-02:  (dec 
Clnb ;  Dramatic  Club. 

.Tn-Ki'H  Ali.i;\  CuRis-iiAN.   PIn'Ianlhropic.         .  Willcox  Wharf.    \'a. 

Manager  of  ^■.  M.  C.  A.  Reading  Room,  First  Term,  1900-01;  College 
Football  Team  1901-02;    Class  Football  D'am  :    Track  Team, 

Hardy  Criiss,  /i  I,  I'liiaii.  ......      Hanipdcn-Sidncy,  \"a. 

Sophomore  Essayist's  Medal  1899-00;  Intermediate  Invitation  Committee 
1900-01;  I'inal  .Junior  (_)rator,  1900-01;  Helivered  .Jimior  Debater's 
Medal;  ICtlitor-in-Chief  of  Maijuzinc;  KAi.KiDosroPE  Staff:  Treasurer  of 
Clas.s,  Second  Term.  1901-02;  Final  Seni<ir  Orator.  1901-02. 

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John  J.awrence  Damel,  I'liilantlu-opic,         ....  Fanuvilk',  \'a. 

Invitation  Connnittee,  1901-02;  Class  Football  Toiuu ;  Class  Baseliall 
Team. 

Paul  Gray  I'^DMUNDs,  C^«/(w/,         .......  Farmvillc,  A'a. 

Class  Football  Team;  Class  Baseball  Team;  Assistant  1  )irec'tor  of  Ciyni- 
nasium,  1901-02;  Instructor  of  Gymnasium,  1902. 

jAMEsFjMTciiEREpEi^.   ^'1',  Philinithrupic,  ....       Jilat-kstone,  \  a. 

Class  Football  Team;  Class  Baseball  Team. 

Cabell  Flournoy  P^itzcerald,  W/',"  1{.  H.  ( ).  C.  T.,"  PhilantJiropic,     Richmond,  ^  a. 
CJlee  Club;    Final  Marshal,  1900-01 :    Class  Baseball  Team  ;    Class  Football 
Team;  Draniatic  Club;  Vice-President  of  Class,   First  Team,   1901-02: 
Annual  Staff,  1901-02;  Track  Team. 

RoiJEKT  Si'OTT.s  Graham,   />>'//,  "2'",  "V'\  Plu'lanthropic,         .  Tazewell,  Xa. 

Captain  of  College  Baseball  Team,  1900-01-02;  Vice-President  of  Class,  First 
Term,  1900-01;  College  Football  Team,  1901;  Secretary  of  Clas.s. 
Second  Term,  1900-01;  Magazine  Staff;  Junior  Final  Orator,  1901: 
Intermediate  Marshal  1900-01;  Class  Football  Team;  President  Athletic 
As.sociation,  First  Term,  1901-02;  Kaleidoscope  Staff;  Ciymnasium 
Team;    Final  President,  Philanlliyopic  Society  1902. 

Pierre  Bernard  Hill,    \'I':  PliiUinthnipic,         .  .  .  Kichmond,  ^a. 

Mce-President  \.  .M.  C.  A.,  1S9S-99;  Class  Treasurer,  First  Term,  1898-99; 
Class  Historian,  1898-99-00-01;  Class  Football  Team;  Annual  Staff, 
1898-99;  Gymnasium  Team  1898-99;  President  of  Class,  First  Term, 
1899-00;  .l/orynrnie  Staff ;  Inyitation  Committee,  1900-01 ;  Leader  of 
Mandolin  Club;  President  of  "i".  M.  C.  A.  1901-02;  Final  .Junior  (Jratoi, 
1900-01;  Final  Senior  Orator.  1901-02;  .lunior  Ks.sayist's  iledal  1900- 
01;  Class  Baseball  Team. 

Robert  Kyelyn  He.xry,  /.'«//."  T  ",  "  1"',"  R.  H.  O.  C.  T.  "  ;  Tazewell.  \"a. 

liilitor-in-Chief  of  the  Kaleidoscope,  1902;  Maqazhic  Staff;  Dramatic 
Club;  Mandolin  and  Glee  Club:  Manager  of  Football  Team;  Basel>all 
Team. 

Lyttletox,  ]<JDMUXDs  HuiiARD,    \'/'.  Pli ild ntltropic ,         .    '      .  .        Boiling,  A'a. 

Intermediate  .Junior  Oiator.  1900-0];  Dramatic  Club,  1900-01;  Delivered 
Fssa\'isl's  Medal,  1900-01:  Pusiness  Manager  of  Kaleidoscope;  Presi- 
dent of  Cla.ss,  Second  Term.  1901-02;  Treasurer  of  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  1901-02. 

William  Bead  Martix,  ///i  1.  n.\  /;,  ••  l'\  Union.         .  .  Charlotte  C.  11.,  \'a. 

Treasurer  of  Class,  1898-99;  Secretary  and  Treasurer  of  .\thletic  Association, 
Second  Term. 1900-01-02. 

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Stuart  I.i'.uin  Ma(ii;k.  Hull,  Philanthropic.  Clarksvillo.  ^'a. 

Moo-l'rpsidcnt  of  Class,  Second  Term,  1899-00;  Delivered  So]ihoinore 
Debater's  Medal,  1899-00;  Invitation  Committee,  1899-00;  Class  liase- 
ball  Team. 

Hugh  Maffitt  McAllister,  llhA,  Unian.        ....         Co\in!iton,  A  a. 
Secretary  of  Class.   First  Term,    lS<.)S-99:  Kai.f.idoscotm-:  Staff.   1899-00; 
Final  Junior  Orator,  Union  Societv,  1900-01  :  lU'view  Eilitor  of  M<uiazine, 
1901-02.  '  ► 

Houston  BuKCiER  Moor i;.  /'/n7o/(//irr);)/o.  ....       Mossy  Creek.  \'a. 

College  Football  Team;  Class  Footliall  TeaiiL 

James  De.nham  I'asco,  \'I>,  "  R.  H.  O.  C.  T.  ",  "-",  Union,  .        Mouticello,  Fla. 

Secretary  and  Treasurer  of  Athletic  Association,  Second  Term,  1899-00; 
Secretary-  and  Trea.^urer  of  German  Club,  1899-00:  Annual  Staff. 
1899-00';  Intermediate  ami  Final  .Marshal,  1899-00;  President  of  Class, 
First  Term,  1900-01  :  Junior  Intermediate  Orator,  1900-01  ;  Senior 
Intermediate  Orator,  1902  ;  Business  Manaaer  of  Dramatic  Club,  1901-02  ; 
Secretary  of  Class,  Second  Tern.,  1901-02;  Manager  of  Cla.ss  Baseball 
Team,  1901-02. 

Jami:s  ITexry  Rrn\ ,  -  \  "  -  ",  "F",  Union,  ....  Paducah,  Ky. 
President  of  Class,  First  Term.  1901-02;  \'ice-President  of  Class,  Second 
Term.  1900-01;  Intermediate  and  Final  Marshal,  1899-00;  Mana»-er  of 
Class  Footl)all  Team,  1900-01;  Cajitain  of  Class  Football  Team,  1901-02; 
Cla.ss  Football  Team;  Class  Baseball  Team;  Captain  of  Colleoe  P'oot- 
ball  Team;  Gymnasium  Team;  Track  Team,  1900-01;  Glee  Club; 
Chairman  Intemiediate  anil  Final  German  Club  Arrangement  Conuuittee, 
1900-01. 

Richard  Cralle  Stokes,  A-.  W.\/'.',  P/(//r/;i//i;-o;j/r.  .  Covington,  ^'a. 

Manager  of  Class  Baseball  Team,  1899-00;  Marshal  Intermediate,  1899-01; 
Invitation  Committee,  1899-00;  Final  Junior  Orator,  1900;  Treasurer 
of  Class.  First  Term.  1900-01;  A.ssistant  Business  Manager  of  Kalkido- 
scoPE.  1900-01 ;  Intermediate  Junior  Orator,  1900-01 ;  President  of 
Athletic  Association,  Second  Term,  1900-01;  Secretary  of  Class,  First 
Term,  1901-02;  Senior  Intermediate  Orator,  1902;  Stage  Director  of 
Dramatic  Club,  1902;  Senior  (h-ator's  Medal,  1902;  Glee  Club;  Chainiiaii 
of  Ai-rangemeiit  Committee,  1902. 

Dennis  Hamilton  \\'iLLcii\,  \'l'.  I'hildnlliropic.  .  .  .       Petersburg,  \'a. 

College  Football  Tean:;  Class  Football  Team;  Kaleidoscope  Staff, 
1900-01  ;  Sophomore  Scholarsltip;  Historian  of  Class,  1901-02;  A.s.sist- 
ant  Librarian.  1902. 


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43 


Quondam  Members  of  Class  of  1902 


A\]:rill,  B.  C,  ........  Beaumont.  Tex. 

Allkn,  Kd.  a.,  .......  .         Boeky  Mduiit.  Xa. 

BowEX,  Sam.  C,  .........        Knob,  Va. 

Cambkij,,  W.  C.,      .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  Jackson,  Mis.s. 

Camphkll,  C.  C.  /'•■',  .......  Boanoke,  Va. 

FuLTZ,  Geo.  S.,        .  .      '    .  .  .  .  .  .  8an,iici'\'ille,  Va. 

HoR^^LKV.  f!.  W.,  ........         Lo\in,i!,ton.  Xn. 

Ji:)HXS()\,  A.  B.,  'I'hT,        .......        Cliri^tian.sliui',!;-.  \'a. 

Jijiixsox,  B.  H.,  ........         Betersliur,"-,  ^■a. 

Paxcakh,  J.  C,  /-'«// Boiiiney,  W.  \n. 

Poriiwv.V.y.,  'I'I'J Wasliino-ton,  ]).  C. 

Pritchktt,  B.  H.,  A-,  Danville,  ^'a. 

Pritchktt,  J.  L,  Jr.,   /'-',  .......     ])an\ille,  \a. 

TowNEs,  W.  W..  '/'A'/; Beterslnirg,  \a. 

Watkixs,  Thomas.    \'I',  .......  \^'atkin,^,  Va. 

WixFEEE,  IT.  McC, Churclnille,  A'a. 

Wixx,  .JoHX  P.,  *A'/; IVtcrshursi-,  A'a. 

Zea,  Sam.  :\r.,    \'l\  Straslmrs.  Va. 


44 


The  Story  of  the  Senior  Class 


l\\\  pk'ti^aiit,  but  with  sikIik'^s  lailcn,  duty  of  telling  the  story 
of  the  last  year  of  oiu-ehiss  has  fallen  to  my  undesen-iiin-  lot. 
Pleasant,  for  what  fan  he  pleasanter  than  writing;  oi-  tcllinji'  c)f 
the  deeds  of  our  friends?  Sad,  liecanse  it  is  the  last  year  that 
we  will  ever  tread  the  campus  of  our  Alma  Mater  as  a  ))or- 
tion  of  her  student  hoily.  Soon  our  wontecl  places  will 
he  filled  hy  anotiier  class  that  presses  close  upon  our 
heels.  We  will  l)e  known  here  only  Ijy  tra<lition,  and  our  faces 
will  linjier  no  lonji'er  in  the  place  in  which  they  have  heen  seen 
so  long,  unless,  perchance,  in  the  hall  of  memory  our  friends 
shall  keep  them  ever  near,  as  we  shall  theirs  in  all  our  wanderings  through 
the  l)v-wavs  of  life.  The  iiuidinsi-  star  of  our  lives  here  has  not  swe])t  like 
a  meteor  with  transient  glare  across  the  sky,  hut  rather  with  evei'  increasing  hright- 
ness.  coming  from  under  the  horizon,  it  has  now,  in  our  Senior  >-ear,  reached  the 
summit  of  its  l)rilliancy  and  res]ilendent  in  mi<l-hea\en  it  lights  our  ])ath  to  glory 
and  success.  As  hccoming  and  charactei'istie  of  our  ]K),sition  as  Seniors  in  all  hranches 
of  college  life  we  are  leaders  and  rulers.  On  the  field  of  athl(>tics  we  are  chan)])ions 
of  rare  skill  and  al)ility,  whether  on  the  gi'idiron  or  on  the  diamond  we  hold  undis- 
])uted  superority.  In  the  world  of  literature  our  ])oets  and  prose  writers  ha\e 
estahlished  a  standard  so  high  that  hut  few  of  the  lower  classmen  liave  the  temerity 
to  enter  on  that  field  which  we  have  marked  so  distinctl>"  as  our  own.  Hut  it  would 
he  unfair  to  tell  of  our  deeds  of  greatness  and  not  give  honor  to  whom  honor  is  due. 
deetls  without  doers  would  never  have  l)een  done.  Xot  all  of  ns  are  athletes;  nor 
all  of  us  literatic;  nor  are  all  cif  us  gifted  for  the  stage.  ( )n  tlie  footliall  t'nAi\  \iiu 
will  see  Rudy,  Cohn,  (Iraham,  Willcox,  Moore,  Ander.son  and  Christian;  in  the  spring 
you  will  find  on  the  diamond  (Iraham.  Cohn.  Henrx'  and  Allen;  in  the  Di'amatic 
Club  you  will  recognize,  despite  wigs  ami  nmstachios,  Stokes,  Hurrouglis,  Pasco 
and  Fitzgerald;  in  literatiu'e  many  shine  hut  I  would  mentir)n  Hill,  McAlIi.ster  and 
Stokes  as  the  greater  luminaries;  worthy  representatives  of  a  woi'thy  body,  ^\'e 
are  learned  without  condition,  we  are  dignifie(l  without  haughtiness,  we  are  elegant 
without  ostentation,  we  are  rulers  without  tyranny;  we  are  heroes  without  tlisplay. 
Such  is  our  St f)ry,  such  is  our  character;  the  feelings  with  which  we  .say  farewell 
to  the  jilace  which  so  hjng  has  befriended  us  are  known  only  to  our.seh'es;  ymu' 
feelings  for  us  to  you  alone  are  known.  As  we  leave  th(>  stage  we  hid  xim  with  a 
stnile  "Salve  atqiie  \ale." 

"  I'Or  those  grim  lialls  of  learning 
Have  seen  oni-  happy  days." 

TlIIO    HlSTOKIAN. 


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Junior  Class 


Officers 


First  Term. 
Luther  Sheldo.\ 
S.  G.  Christian 

H.  P.  JOXES 
H.  P.  ,J()N-ES 
G.     S.     PIaRXES1!KR(!ER 


Prcsifh'iit 
1  u:i-P  reside  id 
Treasurer 
Secretary 
Historian 


Sernnd  Term. 

S.   G.   Christian. 

■\\'.  T.  Williams. 

L.  1).  .loHXSTdX. 

^^'.  F.  Pattiix. 

G.  S.  Harxkshercer. 


Motto 


"  Mrfuto  11(111  \'(M-l>i.s." 


\   ITZr.''rt„_t 


Colors 


Orange  and  lilue. 


Yell 

Cliippc  go-roe.  go-ri.  iro-nio. 
Zijirali.  zi])rah.  orange  and  hliiel 
Hippero,  hiro,  hiscuni  liee ! 
P>ah.  rah.  rah.  rail  I 
Nineteen  three. 


4-6 


M  embers 


Simon  Casahianca  Akkk--.  f'/(/o/(,        .....      Concunl  1  )('])()t,  \  a. 
]'resi(lpnt   of  Class.   First  Term.   1899-00;  Ministerial  Seholarshi]);  Track 
Team;  \iee-l'resi.|eiu  of  V.  M.  C  A.,  1900-01;  Manapcr  of  ^.M.  C.  A. 
Reailins  l^oom. 

Stcart  CJrattax  Chiusti  \\.    \'/'.  .....  liicliiiiond.   \'a. 

Collese  Football  Team;  Class  Football  Team  :  ^'i^•p-President  of  Cla.s.s, 
First  Term.  1901-02;  President  of  Clas.s,  Second  Term.  1901-02; 
Dramatic  Club:  Baseball  Team. 

Ji.iiix  Ai.FHKi)  Ci.AiiKK.    Pliiliiiilhrojtic.  .  ...  ])aii\ille.    \'a. 

W'.\\:v\:]iVi\:\.\>\\i<i^y.C\.-\nK\:.PIiilaiitIiri)pic.  ....        1  ):in\illc,  \'a. 

Pktkr  WiLKi-.KsoN  Hami-ICTt.  C/i/o/*.  ....       Ilaiupdi'ii-Sidnew  \'a. 

GicuRCK  S.  Hakm;si',i;r(,kk.  I'liilatilhropic.  .  .  .      .         Slienandoah.  \'a. 

Historian  of  Cla.ss.  1901-02. 

Jdskph  KiNCAii)  1r\im;.    \'/'.  .....  Howai-ilsx  ille,   Xa. 

S(>cretary  of  Class.  First  Term.  1900-01. 

Wvci.ii-Ti:  Ci;<  II.  .1  AiKsox. /-"/(//((/(//(ro^i/c.  .....         1  )iitcli,  ^'a. 

Junior  Intermediate  ( )rator.  1901-02:  Correspondinj!;  Secretar\  of  \'.  M. 
C.  A.,  Second  Term.  1901-02:  .lunior  Final  Orator.  1901-02. 

Lkwis  DriHV.IoiiNsToN.  '/'/'J,  f^-\/.,  "-".  "R.  11.  ().  C.  T.".  Cnioii.      South  Hoston. 

\'iriiinia. 

.Iiinior  Intermediate  Orator,  1901-02;  Mce-President  of  Athletic  Associa- 
tion. 1901-02:  College  Baseball  Team.  1900-01 ;  Cajitain  Class  Base- 
l)all  'ream.  1900-111:  Manager  of  Class  Football  Team,  1901-02;  Track 
Team;  'I'l-easiirer  of  Class,  Scccind  Term,  1901-02. 

Fi;mi  i;i,  \{i>\  .Ic)m:s,  IIhII,  ['iiicn,  ..  .  .  .         Petersburg.  \'a. 

Class  I'ootball  Team:  Class  Ba.seball  Team;  Treasurer  of  Class.  Second 
'I'erm.  1X99-00:  \ice-l'resident  of  Cla.ss,  Second  Term,  1900-01:  .\nmial 
Staff,   1901-02. 

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.•   ••• 

%■■' 


Horace  Palmer  JoxE.s, /i -I. /'/uY((/(//»-o;3('c,  ....         Chcrritoii,  \'a. 

Delivered  Sophomore  Debater's  Medal  1900-01 ;  (i\  iiiiiasium  Team;  College 
Baseball  Team;  Secretary  of  Class,  First  Term,  1901-02;  President  of 
Athletic  Association,  1901-02:  Captain  of  Track  Team,  1901-02;  Cap- 
tain Class  Baseball  Team,  1901-02;  Dramatic  Club;  Class  Football 
Team;  Mar.shal  Intermediate.  1901-02. 

Maurice  Blair  La.noh(j.me.  II/\A,  rnion.  ....        Smithfield,  \'a. 

Class  Football  Team,  1900-01-02;  Class  Baseball  Team,  1900-01-02; 
Baseball  Team. 

'\^'ILLIAM  Sharpe  liEE,  Philanthropic,  .....  Crc«'e.   \'a. 

Freshman  Declaimer's  Medal,  1S99-00;  Sophomore  Debater's  iledal, 
1900-01  :  Class  Baseball  Team  ;  Class  Football  Team. 

YRWKYlcjiT'M.KW.  Ilh^.  Philanthropic.      .....        Nottoway,  A'a. 

President  of  Class,  Second  Term.  1900-01:  Delegate  to  Southern  Student 
Conference  at  Asheville,  N.  C,  1901 ;  Vice-President  of  Y.  M.  C.  A..  1901 
-02;  Junior  Intermediate  Orator,  1901-02:  .\ssistant  Instructor  in 
Gynniasiuni,  1902;  Kaleidoscove  Staff. 

.ToHX  M.vRTiN, /'/i-',  C/>n'o;!,  .......    liichmnnd.  Va. 

Treasurer  of  Class,  Second  Term,  1900-01 . 

William  Fe.\rne  P.\TTO\,  Jr.,    A-^',  «.V/;,  •■  R.  II.  ( ).  C.  T."'.    Union.     Danville,    Va. 
Vice-President  of  Class,  First  Term,  1900-01 ;   Class  Footliall  Team;    Class 
Baseball   Team ;     Clynniasium  Team :  Track  Team :  Seci'etary  of  Class, 
Second  Term.  1901-02:  Dramatic  Club. 

Robert  Sheffev  Prestox,  <l>h'I\  "  R.  H.  ().  C.  T.",  Union.  Marion,  \a. 

^'ice-President  of  Class,  Second  Term,  1899-00;  I'resident  of  Cla.ss,  First 
Term,  1900-01;  College  Baseball  Team;  Class  Footljall  Team:  Deliv- 
erefl  Sophomore  Essayist's  IMedal,  1900-01;  Intermediate  and  Final 
Marshal,  1900-01;  College  Football  Team,  1901-02;  Dramatic  Club: 
Chairman  of  Intermediate  Invitation  Conunittee.  1901-02:  Junior  Inter- 
mediate Orator,  1901-02:  Kaleidosccu'e  Staff:  T'lccted  Manager  c}f 
College  Football  Team  for  1902. 

Bex.iamix    Bradford    Rey.nolds,    Union.  .  .  Haiiipdcii-.'^ichic}',    \'a. 

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LtJTHER  Sheldon,  Jr.,  A.-I.,  I'nioii.  .....  Norfolk.  \  a. 

Class  Football  Team;  President  of  C\si»s,  First  Term,  1901-02: 
Secretary  and  Treasurer  of  Athletic  As.sociation,  Second  Term, 
1901-02:  K.\LEiDosrnpE  Staff. 

Wii.Li.^M  lu)\\  ARi)  West,  Philuiiflmipir.      .....         Evinnton.  W. 

William  Twvmax  Williams,   \'I'.  I'hilanlludpic,       .  .  .         Wootl.stock,  ^'a. 

Magazine  Medal,  Junior  Year;  Final  Marshal,  1900-01;  Clas.s 
liaseball  Team;  ^'ice-^re.sident  of  Class,  Second  Tenii,  1901-02; 
Mandolin  antl  Glee  Cluh. 

James    Houston    Wolvertox,    I'hilaiithritpic.         .  .     Hampden-Sidney,    \'a. 

Class  Football  Team. 

John  Calvin  Wolvertox,  PliilanUirajtic.         .  .  .     Hampden-Sidney.  \'a. 

Albert  Ward  ^ynoD, Philanthropif.  ....         Moorefield.  W.  A'a. 

Sophomore  Cla.ss  Scholarship;  Ministerial  Scholarship. 


A  Triolet  to  Her  Cigarette 

She  deftly  rolled  my  cigarette, 

Her  fingers  strangely  fair, 
Her  dainty  lips  the  paper  wet 

And  'twixt  my  lips  she  smiling  set 
What  she  had  made  ;  this  coy  coquette 

Was  not  afraid  to  dare. 
But  deftly  rolled  my  cigarette 

With  fingers  wondrous  fair. 


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Junior   Class   History 


a  OSWJ'.LL  wrote  the  lu(i!ira|)li\-  of  Saiiiucl  Joluison,  but  his  was 
tho  history  of  ouo,  while  I  ha\-o  to  record  tlie  liistory  of  many; 
ie  wrote  of  one  long  since  dead,  wliile  tliis  unfortunate  chronicler 
has  to  record  the  deeds  of  the  li^•inJi■.  and  face  the  attacks  of 
any  w  honi  he  may  offend. 

]\Iost  of  us  have  trodden   the  thorny  way  for  se^'eral  years; 

others  lun-e  entered  as  recruits  to  fill  the  [places  of  those  who  have 

given  up  the  race  for    knowledge    and    dro]jped   from    the    ranks. 

\e\-ertheless  we,  as  a  Class,  ha\-e  always  .stooil  shoulder  to  shoulder 

in  1his  gi'eat  contest,  the  goal  of  which  we  ai'e  no^v  so  rapidly  aiijiroaching. 

^^'e  have  long  since  left  Ijehind  us  Cicero,  as  he  stands  without  ])eer  in 
the  realm  of  oratoiy;  the  scenes  of  Caesar  in  his  Gallic  War;  and  of  JIaro 
as  he  .sings  of  one  exiled  from  his  nati\'e  simre;  Hannilial  and  his  hatred  for  the  Roman 
people,  and  we  now  re|iose  at  the  feet  of  one  whose  eloquence  is  o\'er  a rifl  above  all  who 
have  preceded  him.  A\'e  liaxc  als(,  bidden  adieu  to  the  intricacies  of  Soph.  math.,  that 
horrid  monster  that  haunts  the  memory  of  evei'y  .Soph.,  and  the  manifold  construc- 
tions of  the  (Ireek  synta.\,  as  well  as  Psychology  with  its  cutting  distinctions  between 
mind  and  matt(M-,  and  finally  we  have  mastered  Chemistry,  we  have  mixed  molecule 
with  atom,  and  have  had  our  olfactor\'  lun'ves  tlioroughly  tested. 

The  Senioi'  ( )i-ator  once  said.  "  Darkness  bringeth  out  the  stars;"  so  it  is,  for  when 
our  football  team  was  overshadowccl  by  a  clou<l  on  account  of  the  Cajjtain's 
injury,  was  it  not  from  the  Class  of  '():-!  that  a  ca])tain  was  chosen  who  led  them  on  to 
victory? 

We  l^n'e  been  more  successful  on  the  gridiron  than  on  the  diamond,  which  only 
goes  to  pi'i'X'e  our  fii'iuuess.  Xevertlieless.  we  ha\'e  contributed  to  tlie  ba.seball 
world  .Some  star  jilayers.  ^\'hat  \\(iulil  tlie  team  have  been  without  tlie  lightning 
(lightning  never  strikes  the  same  iilace  but  <ince)  curv(>s  of  "Ji.  I'.";  without  the 
.sure  batting  of  "  Rooster;"'  and  super')  fielding  of  I?ob  Preston? 

Come  what  may.  we  Iia\'e  been  magnanimous  in  victory,  philosophic  in  defeat,  and 
remembering  alwa\s  "  Labor  oiunia  \-incit."'  we  lia\c  ue\cr  succumbed  to  an\- 
difficulty. 

To  this  |,oint  our  course  has  been  as  a  jomiiey  o\'er  the  .M]is-  we  rise  u|ion  one 
eminence  only  to  fiml  anolhei'  before  us,  the  .'iscent  of  which  is  e\('n  more  ililhcult 
than  i\\c  |ii'eceding.  but  now  we  luni-  but  one  ir.ore  to  climb.  an(|  wf  shall  stand  at 
the  goal.  ])re])ared  for  llie  gi-eat  work  which  awaits  each  on(\  Methinks  I  can  see 
each  and  all  victorious,  and  that  each,  as  he  takes  a  i-etros])ective  glance  at  the 
assiduous  ))ut  enjoyable  days  which  he  s]ient.  suri'ounded  l)y  the  elevatinsi-  atmos- 
])here  of  "the  Hill,"  will  exhort  the  men  of  the  lower  classes  to  so  occupy  their  time 
thai  they  may  follow  in  our  footste]s. 

Hisroiii-W. 


50 


Sophomore  Class 


Motto 

'  Mrfule  ct  Ial)(ire." 

Colors 


Orange  and  Black. 


Yell 

Hello-go-hinl<,    {jo-link.    go-lee! 
Hazzle,  dazzle,  H.  S.  C. ! 
Ifiicklo,    hui-kld.    ho,    ho,    ho! 
Rah.  rah.  rah,  rah!  1904! 


Officers 


First    Term. 


Second   Term. 


Prcfiidcnt 
A.    V.    Pattox.         W.  f;.M(C..I{KLE. 

}'(CC-Prfsi(h)it 
H.  C.  Thohntu.v,        1).  C.  Collins. 

Sicrdarij  nitil  Treasurer 
Sam  W.    Hudd,  i\.  V.  B];uxard. 

fi  isliirian 
T.  J.  IIahwkll,       T.  J.  Hahwkll. 


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M  embers 


PlKHAIil)       I'KII.I)      l-iKRNAiil), 

Samuki.    M'ai.thaij.    i^>ri)i), 

WiLMAM     (  ll>AI);ST(J\K     BUTLKR.    . 

Wii.i.iAM  Ml  Clure  Carter, 
Pleasant  I,i\\vood  Clarke, 
I^kWitt   Clinton   Collins, 
Samitkl    Dalev    Crak;. 
Henrv  Read  JIdmunds, 
Rohert    Emmett    Hamlett, 
Thomas     .Jefferson     Harwell, 
Benjamin     Mason     Hill, 
John  Craddock  Lawsox, 
William  (Ioshorn  McCorkle, 
Ai.nioitT  Fi  i.li;r  Patton. 
Abnev  Payne, 
John  Cala  IN  SiLER,    . 
Colin    Duxlop   Si'ott.s\\ooi), 
Henuv  Crocherox  Thornton, 

'\\'iI.LIAM     MvNN    TlIOIiNToN.    Jli.. 


J't'tcrsluiru,     \ 
l'ct('r.sl)uru-,     y 

llicllllMllllI,       \', 

Aniclia  CourtiKnisc,  \', 
Croshy,  \ 
Cincinnati,  ( 
Craig.sville,  \ 
l''anii\ille.  \ 
Haiiipilcii-.Sidiicy,  \ 
PetcrsNiiri;-,  \'; 
Pet crsl Hire:,  \ 
South    Bdstiiii,   \' 
Cliarlcstdii,  W.  \', 
])anvillc.   \' 
Charleston,   W.    \' 
Honvahawk.  A\'.  \' 
Pet(>rsl»ur>i-,    \' 
.      Xow   ^'ork.    X.    ^ 
riii\'crsit>-   of   \'irfiinia 


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Sophomore  Class  History 


jjff  -<f^  ^iX  llic  twentieth  (if  last  September  the  Sophomore  Class  asseni- 
^i  V}\r  y  liled  to  elect  officers  for  the  first  term.  Upon  callinj;-  the  roll 
wti      ^"^        ■£       we  found  that  our  ranks  had  been  somewhat  thinned  liy  the 

■*^^^__^.^C;       three  months'  vacation.     Nevertheless,  we  took  in  some  new 
members. who  have  provetl  thenuselves  a  credit  to  our  class. 

After  the  election  of  officers  oui-  attention  was  called  to 
fiiotliall,  and  now  as  we  look  back  over  the  first  part  of  the 
session,  we  see  that  '04  may  justly  congratulate  hcr.self  in  that  re- 
spect; for  she  had  four  men  on  the  first  team.  Our  class  team  challenoed  several 
other  teams.  l)nt  all  of  them  were  afraid  to  try  their  chances'.  And  moreover,  '04 
furnishes  the  cajitain.  McCorkle,  for  next  year's  team,  and  he  is  worthy  of  the  place. 

.\fter  Christmas  when  we  assembled  to  elect  officers  for  the  .second  term,  we  found 
that  Easley  was  absent.     We  regretted  very  much  to  lose  Easley,  as  he  had  pa,ssed- 
over  the  rough  path  of  last  .se.s.sion  and  nearly  half  of  this  one  with  us. 

t)ne  of  the  many  important  things  that  our  class  has  completed  is  Forensics.  We 
ha\C'  receivefl  many  benefits  from  Forensics  and  much  encouragement  from  our  kind 
Professor,  who  tells  us  that  the  greatest  of  orators  made  errors  in  their  first  attempts. 

( )f  the  many  illustrious  men  of  our  class  there  are  a  few  whose  names  must  be 
recorded  in  this  history;  so  we  shall  put  them  downas  we  see  them  coming  to  chapel, 
wiien  the  old  bell  is  ringing  its  tuneful  songs:  Ah!  there  conies  Craig,  with  a  mem- 
orandum in  his  hand;  he  is  reminding  the  boys  to  )jay  their  Missionary  dues; next, 
"lioltster"  conies,  with  a  man  on  each  side  listening  attentively  to  some  lumliering 
joke  that  is  falling  from  his  lijis;  here  comes  Siler,  the  most  ancient  and  the  greatest 
theologian  among  our  number;  finally  comes  Payne,  dressed  in  his  be.st,  with  shoulders 
erect,  and  his  rag-time  walk,  and  an  overcoat  on  his  arm.  Ah !  he  is  going  to  Farm- 
ville.  Oh,  what  effect  his  sweet  smiles  will  have  upon  the  maidens  there!  The  his- 
torian is  unafile  to  say. 

In  baseball  '04  has  taken  an  acti\'e  part,  bong  bi'foic  the  time  for  Class  games 
'04  men  could  be  seen  practicing  on  the  field  under  the  management  of  Hill,  who 
deserves  credit  for  ha\ing  his  men  in  such  fine  condition. 

We  are  now  apijroaching  the  close  of  the  session;  in  a  few  weeks  we  shall  ha\e  our 
last  e.xaminations.  Then  we  shall  .say  farewell  to  Hampden-Sidney.  and  after  a 
short  vacation  we  shall  reassemlile  prepareil  for  the  work  of  another  session. 

—  HiSTdKlAN. 


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Freshman    Class 


Motto 

Nil  .Mdrtalibiis  anhuini  cxi." 


Cdlcil'- 


Colors 

(ii'ccn  ami  Homesick  Bhio, 


Yell 


Chink-to,  Clmrlcy,  Clia,  Clia.  Clia  ! 
]{ink-tf',  ruley.  rah,  rah.  rah! 
Chink-t(\  h(i,  lio,  chink-te,  cliiie! 
Hurrah,  liiirrah!     1!K)5! 


First  Tt'iin. 
H.  Manx. 
.John  ]-5rooks, 

C.    li.    KlXMER. 

T.  J.  Watkins, 

R.    M.    J^RICE, 


Offi 


cers 


President 

Vjce-Presidciit 

Treasurer, 

Secretanj, 

Historian, 

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Second  Term. 

C.    1j.    KlXNlER. 

U.  H.  Haxxah. 

W.    KUYKKXDALI.. 

]k)VD  Stevexsox. 
n.  M.   Price. 


Members 


]5oYCE     James    Allmoxd, 
Marcus   Blakey  Allmond,   Jr., 
Fr.\nk  Cleveland  Bedixger, 
Robert  Dabney  Bedixger, 
John  Brooks,      .  .  .  . 

Harry  Dillmax  Crews, 
RuFus    Parke    Custis, 
Thomas  West  Ellett, 
Donald   Fletcher, 
Clemext    Nicholas    Foxtaixe, 
Joseph    Alstox    Frazier, 
WiLLL^M    Wesley   Grover, 
Uriah  Hevexer  Hannah, 
Thomas  Lyttletox  Haxsberger, 
Fr.\xcts    Deaxe    Irving, 
Joseph  Kixcaid  Irvixg, 
JoHX  Garland  Jefferson,  Jr., 
William  Richard  Kay, 
Clarence   Lee  Kixxier, 
Nathaniel  White  Hi'ykendall, 
John  Hart  Lyle, 
Hunter  Manx, 
Lucius  Mahone   Manry, 
Herbert    Clifton    Manry, 
George   William   Miller, 
William  Wirt  Moore, 
Heber  Jones   Morton, 
Richard  McSherry  Price, 
Hampdex   Reynolds, 
Thomas  Algernon  Reynolds, 
Boyd  Stevenson, 
Thomas  Jones   Watkins, 
Henry  Whiteside, 
Emerson   Owen  Whiteside, 
Horace  Stokes  Zerxow, 


Hanipden-Sidney,  \'a. 

Hanipden-Sidney,  ^'a. 

Hainpden-Sidney,  Va. 

Hampden-Sidney,  Va. 

Paducah,  Ky. 

Meadville,  Va. 

Eastville,  \'a. 

Richmond.  Va. 

Jenkins   Bridge,  Va. 

Wytheville,  ^'a. 

Hazlehiirst,  Ga. 

Richmond,  Va. 

Arborale,  W.  ^'a. 

Waynesboro,  Va. 

Richmond,  Va. 

Dmxillo,  Ya. 

Ameha,  Va. 

Charleston,  W.  Va. 

liynchburg,  Xa.. 

Moorfield,  W.  Va. 

Hampden-Sidney,  Va. 

Xottoway,  Va. 

Courtland,  \'a. 

Courtland,  \'a. 

Rome,  Ga. 

Hampden-Sidney,  ^'a. 

Keysvillo,  Va. 

Charleston,  W.  ^'a. 

Hampden-Sidney,  ^'a. 

Hampden-Sitlney,  Va. 

Monterey,  \a. 

Sinithville,  \a.. 

Keysville,  Va. 

Keysville,  Va.. 

Kirksville.  Kv. 


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The  Tale  of  the   Little 
Freshmen 


S  I'iX'KRV  Duc  knows  there  are  but  few  fish  in  the  brook  into 
which  the  Historian  of  a  Freshman  Class  has  to  cast  liis  hne. 
We  cannot,  however,  afford  to  disregard  the  few  little  fellows 
tS^„  ,,  /y^  Mltofrether;  for  if  we  do  we  shall  have  to  go  without  any  fish. 
'yv:»iiStUs*'fc*  Still,  in  the  hope  that  among  them  may  lie  found  some  worth 
l<ee|)ing,  we  shall  exhibit  the  \\'hole  string,  just  as  they  were 
)ulled  from  the  stream.  It  is  with  some  hesitation  that  the 
Historian  of  1905  displays  his  string  to  the  publie,  fearing  that 
it  may  appear  insignificant  to  a  more  experienced  hand, 
'lie  lirsi  imi)ortant  event  in  our  lives  as  Freshmen  was  our  ai'rival. 
'I'o  sa>'  we  were  fre.sh  would  l)e  putting  it  rather  mildly.  We  are  proud 
of  the  fact  that  we  were — and  to  .some  extent  still  are — fresh.  It  is 
true  that  the  upjX'r  classmen  did  not  atteni]it  to  take  the  venlancy  out  of  us.  onl\- 
becau.se  they  were  on  a  pledge  not  to  haze;  but  we  even  think  that  they  could  not 
have  .succeetlcd  had  they  tried.  The  entrance  examinations  lieing  over  with  and 
having  become  .settled,  we,  without  having  it  announced  in  Chapel,  held  a  meeting 
and  proceeded  to  organize.  We  had  hoped  to  be  able  to  do  this  without  the  knowl- 
edge of  the  Sophs,  but  in  this  we  were  disajipointeil.  It  was  lierc  that  they  first 
attempted  violence — and  water,  lint  :ill  to  no  a\ail.  for  we  withstood  their  at- 
tempts to  break  in  th.e  door  and  jjaid  no  attention  to  the  watei'.  We  came  out 
triumphant  and  expecting  a  battle,  but  again  we  were  doomed  to  disap))ointment  (?) 
for  none  was  offered. 

We  next  tiu'ned  our  attention  to  football  and  imagine  our  delight  when  we  found 
that  we  were  to  have  two  men,  Hansberg<'r  and  .Stevensfm,  on  the  College  team. 
Several  of  our  men  played  on  the  "  Scrubs"  and  we  had  hopes  of  defeating  the  .So])hs 
in  the  class  games,  but  as  they  did  not  organize  a  team  neither 
did  we.      Ax  the  ap]iroach  of  the  Christmas  examinations  we 
settled  down  and  studied  hard  for  about  two   weeks   and  by  so 
doing  succeeded  in  getting  through  most  of   them.       U)ion  our 
return,  after  the  holidays,  we  resolved,  as  a  New  '^'ear's   resolu- 
tion, to  .study  steadily;  but  aftei-  doing  so  for  about  a    week  we 
decided  that  we  never  did    believe  in   New   Year's  resolutions 
anyhow,  and  thereujion  we  r|uit.     We    wei'c  on  hand  in  all  nu)- 
glory  at  Intermediate   and  we  nui.st  say  that   we  enjoyed   our- 
selves immensely.     \\v  were  represented  on  the  C;>m.  team  and 
in  the  Dramatic  Club  and  we  hope  to  fiu'iiish  at  least  one  iiicni- 
])er  of  the  baseball  team. 

I  shall  not,  as  is  usual  here,  give  a  glow  ing  account  of  the  fact 
that  we  shall  soon  liecome  8o))homoi'es.  We  should  nuich  rather 
remain  Freshmen,  but  as  we  cannot  do  this  we  shall  yield  to 
the  inevitable  and  before  long  occu]iy  the  place  that  the  [ircs- 
ent  So]ihs  now  fill.  Hut  if  we  cannot  remain  Freshmen  we  can. 
at  least,  remain  members  of  the  Class  of  19().t. 

— Hi>r(  iHi  AX. 


A   Ballade   of  Yesterday 


Where  are  the  dreams  of  yesterday 

The  visions  that  shall  come  no  more? 
The  hope  of  fame  and  pleasure  gay 

And  wealth  that  such  as  misers  store? 
While  shadows  play  on  wall  and  floor, 

And  while  the  meerschaums  gleam  and  glow. 
Come  let  us  drink  to  days  of  yore — 

To  dreams  and  hopes  of  long  ago. 

All  great  resolves  have  fled  away 

With  vows  which  once  to  keep  we  swore — 
The  part  in  life  we  meant  to  play. 

The  garlands  that  we  never  wore — 
The  burdens  that  we  never  bore — 

But  while  these  mem'ries  ebb  and  flow 
We'll  drink  as  we  have  drunk  before 

To  dreams  and  hopes  of  long  ago. 

Where  are  the  ones  who  whispered  yea — 

Those  angels  that  we  did  adore? — 
To  whom  we  sung  at  times  the  lay 

That  lovers  use  when  they  implore — 
They  too  have  gone  to  that  dim  shore 

With  all  our  dreams — they  do  not  know 
That  here  we  drink  with  heads  grown  hoar 

To  dreams  and  hopes  of  long  ago. 

L'Envoi. 
Comrade  we  stand  within  the  door. 

'Twixt  life  and  death — we  drink  this  to 
Those  who  are  now  heartsick  and  sore 

Our  dreams  and  hopes  of  long  ago. 

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Fratris  Manus 


The  brother's  hand  that  oft  has  pressed 
Yo«r  own  in  joy,  or  when  distressed. 
Has  forged  a  bond  that  changing  Time 
Can  render  only  more  sublime. 
And  its  foil  worth  attest. 

In  days  to  come  we'll  oft  arrest 
The  flow  of  years  that  cares  infest. 
And  long  to  feel  mid  their  dull  chime, 
The  brother's  hand. 

Fond  thoughts  once  more  shall  fill  each  breast 
With  hours  by  sweet  communion  blest. 
And  memories  fragrant  like  the  thyme. 
Or  sea-winds  from  the  groves  of  lime, 
Shall  come,  and  silently  suggest 
The  brother's  hand. 


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Beta  Theta   Pi 


Founded  at  Miami  University  in  1839. 

Colors 

Pinl^  and  Blue. 

Zeta  Chapter 

Established   1849 

Fratres  in  Facultate 

RiCTiAKD  McIlwaixe,  D.D.,  LL.D.,         ......       President. 

Walter  Blair,   A.M.,   D.L.,         .......         Emeritus. 

H.  R.  McIlmai.n'e,  Ph.D. 

Fratre  in  Urbe 

W.M.  Hollauay,  M.D. 


Fratres   in    College 


Richard  Hansford  BuRRoutiHS,  Boyd  Stephen.son, 

Ed\vard  Herr.max  Pohn,  Stewart  Leigh  M\gee, 

Robert  Spotts  C!raham,  Lemitel  Roy  Joxes, 

Robert  Evelyn  Henry,  Samuel  Walthall  Bi'dd, 
Richard  Field  Bernard. 

Active  cliapters  6.5.  Alumni  cliaptcr.s  3,5. 

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"VjtX'KVV*^ 


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Chi    Phi 


Founded  at  Princeton  in  1824. 

Colors 

Scarlet  and  Blue.    • 

Epsilon    Chapter 


Fratres    in    Collegio 


George  Blaxtox  Allex  .  .  '02 

James  Fletcher  Epes,  Jr.,  '02 

Cabell  Flourxoy  Fitzgerald.  '02 

Pierre  Berxard  Hill,  .  '02 

Lyttleton  Edmunds  Hubard,  '02 

James  Dexham  Pasco.  '02 

Dennis  Hamilton  Willcox,  '02 

Stuart  Grattan  Christian,  '03 

Richard  Addison  Gilliam,       .  '03 

Richard  McShlrrey 


Joseph  Kixcaid  Irving,  Jr.. 
William  Twyman  Williams,  Jr 
William  Gladstone  Butler, 
William  Goshorn  McCorkle. 
Abney  Pay'ne, 

Hexry  Crocherox  Thorxtox. 
William  Mynx  Thorxtox. 
Thomas  West  Ellett, 
P^raxk  Deax  Irvixg, 
Price,  .         '05 


'03 
'03 
'04 
'04 
'04 
'04 
'04 
'05 
'05 


Fratres  in   Urbe 

Edgar  Wirt  ^'E^•AIiLE. 
Thomas  Dupuy  C!illiam. 


tJ6 


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^L^^l. 


Sigma   Chi 

Founded  at  Miami  Uni\'ersity  in  1855. 

Sigma   Sigma    Chapter 

Established,   1872 

Colors 

Blue  and  Gold. 
Official  Organ :    "Quarterly."  Secret  Organ :   "Bulletin. 

Fratres   in    CoUegio 

J.  H.  Rudy,  Johx  Brooks. 


Active  Chapters,  Fifty.     Alumni  Chapters,  Twelve. 
Grand  Convention  held  in  Buffalo,  July,  1901. 


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O^^^'^IGUC^^^'^-^ 


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JO*-. 


Upsilon  of  Kappa  Sigma 


Founded  at  I'liiversity  of  Virginia  in  1865. 
Established  1883. 


Colors 

Old  Gold,  Maroon  and  Peacock  Blue. 

Fratres  in  Collegio 

Richard  Cralle  Stokes, 

Albert  Fuller  Patton, 

William  Fearxe  Patton, 

BENJAMfN  IIaSON  HilL, 

Clarence  Lee  Kixmer. 
Active  Chapters,  Fifty-four;  Alumni  Chaiaters,  Thirteen. 


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EAWBIBWT,  WILA 


Pi  Kappa  Alpha 


Founded  at  University  of  Virginia,  1868. 

Colors 

Garnet  and  Old  Gold. 

Iota  Chapter 

Established,  1885. 

Fratres  in  Collegio 

William  Read  Martix,  Hugh  Maffitt  McAllister, 

Maurice  Blair  Langhorne,  John  Martin, 

Frank  Hurt  Mann,  Hunter  Mann, 

William  Elliott  Jones,  Robert  Henning  Webb, 

Thomas  Jones  Watkins. 

Fratres  in  Facultate 

John  I.  Armstrong. 


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79 


Kappa  Alpha 

Southern  Order 
Founded  at  Washington  College  (Washington  and  Lee  University)  in  1865. 

Flowers 

Magnoha  and  Red  Rose. 

Colors 

Crimson  and  Old  Gold. 

Official  Organ  Secret  Organ 

Kappa  Alpha  Journal.  Special  Messenger. 


Fratres  in  Collegio 


Luther  Sheldon, 

Horace  Palmer  Jones, 

Hardy  Cross, 

Thomas  Baldwin  Sheldon. 

Fratres  in  Urbe 

E.  Scott  Martin,  R.  H.  Paulett. 

Active  Chapters,  Forty-one;   Alumni  Chapters  Twentv-one. 
Twenty-fifth  Annvial  Convention  held  at  Richmond,  Va.,  June,  1901. 
Delegates,  H.  P.  Jones  and  Luther  Sheldon. 


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83 


A  Short  History  of  the  Fraternities 


N]'^  cif  the  nio^it  (lelij;!itt'(il  jiliasps  of  nindprn  follegc   life   is   the 
fraternity  feature.     Aiul  especially  is  this  true  of  college  life 
at   Hanipden-Sidiiey,   where  fraternities  have  flourished    for 
fifty-three  years.     15y  reason  of  their  long  and  s])lendid  past, 
fraternities   are  deeply  set  in  the  student  life — so  deeply  set 
tjiat  without  fraternities  the  old  college  would  no  longer  seem 
the  same.     And  we  are  glad  it  is  this  way,  for  when  fond  memory 
brings  the  light  of  college  days  around  us,  it  is  tlie  scenes  and  friend- 
ships of  our  fraternity  life  that  remain  brightest  and  freshest  in  our  memories. 

Fraternities  have  existed  at  Hamjiilen-Sidney  since  1849,  when  the  Beta  Theta  I'i 
established  a  chapter  there.  Ik'ing  for  several  years  the  only  fraternity  in  college, 
it  had  the  pick  of  all  the  students,  and  consequently  the  very  choice  men  of  the  col- 
lege were  members  of  this  fraternity  at  that  time.  It  has  enjoyed  a  continuous  life 
down  to  this  day,  and  since  its  birth  has  initiated  213  men,  a  yearly  average  of  4.09. 
It  was  not  long,  however,  to  have  full  sweep,  for  si.x  years  later,  in  the  fall  of  1855, 
the  (lanmia  Chapter  of  Phi  Kappa  Psi  was  organized,  and  soon  became  a  strong 
rival  of  Beta  Theta  Pi,  as  is  al5\mdantly  evidenced  by  the  numljer  and  strength  of  its 
initiates.  This  fi-atcn-nity,  which  (we  reluctantly  record)  became  extinct  at  Hamp- 
den-Sidney  in  19t)(),  received  in  its  life-time  182  members,  that  is,  about  4.04  men 
every  year. 

These  two  societies  were  for  twelve  years  the  only  fraterniti(>s  at  the  college,  and 
w(>re  great  rivals,  dividing  honors  about  e(|ually.  But  other  fraternities,  seeing  that 
Hampden-Sidney  was  in  many  respects  a  desirable  place  for  the  location  of  chapters, 
kept  their  eyes  open,  and  seized  the  first  opportunity  to  come  in.  And,  consequently 
diu'ing  the  next  five  years,  three  more  fraternities  were  added  to  the  roll.  In  1867 
the  Epsilon  Chapter  of  the  Southern  ( )rder  of  Chi  Psi  was  organized.  It  is  still 
vigorously  alive,  and  is  one  of  the  foiu'  surviving  chapters  of  the  okl  Southern  Order, 
which  in  1873  was  absorlied  in  the  Chi  Phi  Fraternity  along  with  the  Princeton  and 
the  Hobart  Orders.  It  has  welcomed  182  men  in  the  mystic  portals,  averaging  5.4 
each  year,  the  best  record  made  at  Hampden-Sidne}'.  In  1870  Phi  Gamma  Delta 
established  a  chapter  at  the  college.  It  has  had  an  annual  average  of  4.25,  having 
received  132  men  since  its  foundation.  Two  years  later,  in  1872,  Sigma  Chi  followed. 
This  fraternity  was  inactive  at  Hampden-Sidney  for  sc\-eral  years,  but  was  revived, 
and  has  initiated  123,  an  average  of  4.24  every  year. 

For  eleven  years  these  five  fraternities  held  the  field.  It  was  thought  that  Hamp- 
den-Sidney, being  a  small  college,  the  yearly  attendance  averaging  about  100,  could 


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not  well  sustain  any  niorp  fraternities,  and,  consequently,  at  this  time  there  was 
strong  opposition  to  the  introduction  of  new  fraternities. 

In  1SS3.  however,  the  Upsilon  Chapter  of  Kappa  Sigma  was  estal)li.shed.  Since 
its  birth  it  ha.s  initiated  84  men,  a  yearly  average  of  4.66. 

Two  years  later,  in  1885,  Pi  Kappa  Alpha  came  in.  It  has  enjoyed  a  good  life, 
having  had  74  alumni,  an  average  every  year  of  4.62.  Of  the  74  Ahnnni,  37  have 
been  graduated,  and  of  the  37  graduated,  20  were  honor  men,  one  receiving  the  high- 
est mark  made  for  fifteen  years.  In  sixteen  years  the  Pi  Kappa  Alpha  ha\e  won 
twenty-thi'ee  college  medals.     Twenty-seven  are  Presbyterian  ministers. 

In  1890,  two  other  fraternities  were  organized.  Alpha  Tau  Omega,  which  became 
extinct  at  Hampden-Sidney  in  1894,  and  Phi  Theta  Psi,  which  also  became  extinct 
upon  the  demise  of  the  general  fraternity  in  1896.  It  has  lieon  impossible  to  get  any 
information  about  these  fraternities. 

In  previous  j'ears,  some  time  at  least  before  1890,  Sigma  Alpha  and  Phi  Alpha  Chi 
existed  at  the  college,  but  with  the  demise  of  their  fraternities,  the  Hampdcn-Sidnoy 
chajitei-s  became  extinct.     No  record  can  be  found  of  these  societies. 

Because  of  the  animosities  arising  among  the  different  fraternities,  each  fraternit}' 
(in  the  spring  of  1893)  ai)iiointed  two  men  to  serve  as  representatives  in  a  council  to 
1)('  called  "The  Pan-Hellenic  Council,"  whose  object  was, to  ]3romote  a  healthy  spirit 
iif  rivalry  among  the  different  societies  and  to  superintend  all  inter-fraternity  events. 
The  Council  came  to  an  end  in  the  fall  of  1895. 

Sometime  during  the  college  year  1894-95,  the  Theta  Xu  Epsilon  was  organized. 
Its  memliers  have  been  drawn  from  the  other  fraternities,  and  in  one  case,  if  our 
memory  is  correct,  from  the  non-fraternity  men. 

The  youngest  chapter  at  the  college  is  the  Alpha-Tau  of  Kappa  Alpha  of  the  South- 
ern Order.  Since  its  organization  in  1899,  it  has  initiated  nine  men,  a  yearly  average 
of  4.5. 

By  actual  comit  from  the  records  preserved  in  the  archives  of  the  societies,  999 
men  have  been  initiatetl  l)y  the  fraternities  at  Hampden-Sidney.  But  this  doe.s  not 
include  all.  If  we  had  the  complete  records,  the  number  would  run  up  to  1050,  or 
jierhaps  1 100.  Of  this  mniiber  have  been  some  of  the  most  prominent  Alunmi  of  the 
College.  In  looking  over  a  list  of  the  more  distinguished  ahnnni  we  were  injiressed 
bv  the  fact  that  nearlv  all  of  them  were  fraternitv  men. 


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Life 


I  sat  one  day  at  evening 

Gazing  into  the  sky. 

Watching  the  clouds  in  shadowy  shrouds 

Go  swiftly  sailing  by. 

The  scene  was  ever  changing 

Over  this  sea  of  blue. 

Crimson  and  gold  then  murkier  mold 

In  turn  came  into  view. 

So  sit  we  in  life's  evening 

Watching  the  fading  sky, 

Wliile  memory  clouds  in  shadowy  shrouds 

Go  swiftly  sailing  by. 

From  youth  to  age  they're  blending 

Soft  to  a  soberer  hue. 

Crimson  and  gold  then  murkier  mold 

In  turn  come  into  view. 


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87 


Theta  Nu  Epsilon 

Beta  Beta  Chapter 

Founded  at  Ohio  Wesleyan,  1870 


Richard  Cralle  Stokes, 
William  Read  Martin, 

William  Fkakn  Patton,  Jr., 
Richard  Pegram  Boykin, 
Lewis  Dupuy  Johnstox. 


Goats 

m.  KiE::  ZI$K  !  ! 
( )  L  V  8  X  1  =  E  M. 
8j  h::  G  Jxzy  %M0 


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S9 


R.  H.  O.  C.  T. 


J.  D.  Pasco, 
R.  E.  Henry, 
G.  B.  Allex, 
R.  S.  Pkestox. 
A.  F.  Patton, 
W.  F.  Pattox,  Jr., 

L.  D.  JoHXSTOX, 
S.  W.    BUDD. 


Abney  Payne, 

W.  G.  MCCORKLE, 

Boyd  Stephenson, 

F.  D.  Irving, 

R.  M.  Price, 
C.  F.  Fitzgerald, 
W.  G.  Butler 


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AA'lLLIAM   V.IAAOTT  JoNES, 

RnisERT  Evelyn  Henry, 
James  Denkaai  Pasco, 
James  Henry  Rudy, 

RiinERT  Spotts  Graham. 
WiLLL\M  Read  Martin, 
T.in\Ts  Di-prv  .ItiHNsTON. 


RoliERT  SUKFFKY   I'rkSTdX, 

Mai'Rick  Blair  LAXdnnRxi;. 
Stuart  Gratton  Chrlstlw. 
Ri(  HARD  Field  Bernard. 
.■Vlhkrt  Fuller  Patthx. 

^^"lLLl.\M  GoSHdRX    .Ma(('(iRI. 


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Carrington   Club 


Motto 

Oportet    vivere    ut  edas, 
non  esse  ut  vivas. 


Club  Members 

"  lohd  "  cohx, 
"  Tommy  "  Stokes, 
"  Bob"  Graham, 
"  Bob  "  Wf.bb, 

"  COUXT  "  JoXKS, 

"  Mac  "  ilcALLisTER, 
"Bob"   Hexry, 
"  Bob  "  Preston, 

"Jimmy"  Pasco, 

"  Hec  "  Magee, 

"  Squire"  Harxsberger,    ^ 

"  Maurice  "  LAX(iH0R\i':,  ^v.: 

"Billy"  Martix, 

".Tohxxie"  Martix, 

"Fraxk"Maxx, 

"ITuxtior"  Maxx, 

"Chris"  Christiax, 

"  Kid"  Frazer. 


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Lacy  House 


Motto 

"Chaciin  a  son  gout." 

Club  Members 

S.  D.  Craig, 
J.  F.  Epes, 

J.  A.  Clarke, 

D.  Fletcher, 
W.  D.  Clarke, 

!Mark  Hannah, 
W.  Kay, 
S.  W.  Lee, 

T.  J.  Watkins, 

H.  J.  Morton. 


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Reynold's  Ranch 


Motto 

Dimi  vivinms,  edanius. 

Yell 

Rah.    Rah.    Rah! 
Rah.  Rah,  Ree! 
Re^iioUrs  Ranch.   Reynold's  Randi! 
H.-S.-C. 


Members 


"Lem"  Jonks, 
"Sam"  Budd, 

"Dick"  Bernard. 

"  Bradi.kv  "   Rey\<)i.d.s, 
"Monty"  Kin.mkr, 


ifAsox  "  Hi  LI.. 
"  Ftiller  "  Pattox, 
"  Fixx  "  Pattox, 

".Jimmy"  Reynolds. 
"Tommik"  1\k^\olds 


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Tabb's  Tavern 


Club  Members 


"Cap"  Rudy, 

"AVaLLY"    RrRR(~lUGHS. 

"Tabb"  Willcox, 
"  Parsox  "   Hll.L, 
"Sammy"  Colli xs, 
"J.  K."Irvix(;, 
"Abe"  Payxk. 


"Johxxie"  Brooks, 
"  IjYt  "  Hubard, 
"Col."  Allkx. 
"IUid"  Stp:phex.sox, 
"  Curry  "  Wixstox, 
"  Major''  Mortox. 
"  Pklz"  Williams, 
Spots"  Spottswood. 


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Venable's  Cafe 


club  Members 

"BiLLV"      MCCORKLE, 

"Xip"  Fitzgerald, 
"Tom"  Eli.ett. 
"  Laurence  "  Daxiel, 
"W.  E."  Jones, 
"Paul"  Edmonds, 
"Kid"  Miller, 
"  Ried  "  Edmunds. 


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Hoge  Academy   Club 


Yell 

Rah,  Rah,  Rah, 

Rah,  Rah,  Rah, 

Rah,   Rah,   Rah,— Hoge! 


S.  L.  Magee, 
R.  C.  Stokes, 
W.  S.  Lee, 


.  Commandant. 
Captain. 
Corporal. 


High  Privates 

F.  H.  Mann, 
Hunter  Mann, 
W.  S.  Lee, 

G.  S.  Harn.sberger, 
W.  C.  Jackson, 
S.  L.  Magee, 
J.  F.  Epes, 
R.  C.  Stokes, 
F.  S.  Anderson, 

H.  J.  Morton, 
W.  Kay. 


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German  Club 


W.      G.      McCoRKLE, 

J.  C.  Lawson, 
A.  F.  Pattox, 


President. 

Vice-President. 

Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


Executive  Committee 

R.  H.  Burroughs,  R.  C.  Stokes,  W.  G.  Butler. 


S.  L.  Magee, 
R.  E.  Hexry, 

W.    G.    McCORKLE, 

R.  C.  Stokes, 
W.  G.  Butler, 
R.  H.  Burroughs, 
G.  B.  Allex, 
L.  R.  JoxEs, 
J.  D.  Pasco. 

H.    P.    .JoXES, 
L.     E.    HUBARD, 


Members 

.1.  H.  Rudy. 
R.  F.  Berxard, 

W.    T.    WiLLLVMS, 

T.  W.  Ellett, 
H.  ^I.  McAllister, 

S.    COLLIXS, 
S.    W.    BUDD, 

B.  Stephexsox. 

C.  D.  Spottswood, 
S.  G.  Christl\x, 

D.  H.    WiLLCOX, 

W.  M.  Thorxtox. 


R.  S.  Prestox, 
W.  Kay, 
J.  K.  Irvixg, 

C.  L.  KlXXIER, 

R.M.Price, 

B.  M.  Hill, 
L.  Sheldon, 

C.  F.  Fitzgerald, 
A.  A.  Payxe, 

J.  Brooks, 

H.  C.  Thorxtox, 


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R. 

F.  Bernard, 

President 

R. 

H.    Burroughs. 

.      Chief    Gunner 

S. 

G.   Christian.     . 

Gunners 

Keeper   etf   the   HouneJs 

P.  B.  Hill, 

F.  W.  Ellett, 

.1.  D.  Pasco, 

R.  H.  Burroughs. 

R.  M.  Price, 

W.  M.  Carter, 

8.  W.  BuDU. 

W.  M.  Thornton, 

B.  M.  Hill, 

A.  F.  Patton, 

R.  S.  Preston, 

G.  W.  Miller, 

W.  F.  Patton, 

R.  E.  Henry, 

U.  Fletcher, 

S.  D.  Craig, 

W.  Kay, 

W.  G.  Butler. 

H.  J.  Morton, 

D.  S.  Collins, 

J.  A.  Christian. 

R.  S.  Graham, 

A.  Payne, 

M.  Langhorne. 

J.  C.  Lawson, 

13.  Stephenson, 

J.  G,  Frazer, 

W.    G.    MCCORKLE, 

L.  Hansberger, 

J.  F.  Epes, 

J.  K.  Irving, 

L.  Sheldon, 

M.  Haxna. 

F.  D.  Irving, 

G.  B.  Allen, 

L.  M.  Manry, 

S.  G.  Christian, 

T.  ,1.  Watkins. 

E.  H    COHN. 

C.  V.  Fontaine, 

100 


Golf  Club 


Presidtnd. 

Vice-Prcsideiit. 

S(crttari/  and  Treasurer. 


R.  F.  Bernard. 
R.  S.  Prestox. 
R.  S.  Grahaji, 
R.  E.  Hexry. 

A.  F.  Pattox, 

B.  M.  Hill, 
W.  F.  Pattox, 
J.  C.  Laavsox, 

L.    D.    JOHXSTOX, 

G.  B.  Allex, 

A.  Payxe. 
J.  F.  Epes. 
R.  H.  Webb, 
vS.  G.  Christl\x, 

B.  Stephexsox, 
T.  J.  Watkins, 
W.  G.  Miller. 
M.  Haxxah, 
R.  M.  Price. 
M.  B.   Laxghorxi;. 
F.  H.  ilAXx. 
H.  Maxx. 
J.  Martix. 
J.  K.  Irvixc;. 
W.  R.  Martix. 
H.  C.  Thorxtdx. 
•T.  A.  Fra/.er. 


.1.    C.    I>AWSOX. 

R.  M.  Price. 


Chief  Ca.l.ly. 
KcM'jifT  (if  tlio  Chihs. 


101 


Skating  Club 


B.  S.  Prestux, 
S.  C(.  Chkistiax, 
M.  B.  La\(_;horne. 


J.  H.  Rudy. 
Jxo.  Brooks, 

D.  H.  WiLLCOX, 

H.  M.  McAllister, 

W.  CI.  MCCORKLE, 

.J.  D.  P.\sco, 

M.  B.  L.\XUHORXE, 


rresidint. 

.     Vice-President 

Sccnti 

irij  and  Treasurer 

Members 

T.W. 

lu.LETT, 

L. 

Sh 

ELDOX, 

R. 

H, 

.  Burroughs, 

R. 

S. 

I'restox, 

S. 

T.. 

]\I.\c;ee, 

L. 

R. 

JoXES, 

s. 

W. 

BUDD, 

c. 

L. 

KlXXIER, 

.A.. 

F. 

P-VTTOX, 

R. 

F. 

Berxaru, 

B. 

M. 

Hill, 

(;. 

\y 

.  Miller. 

^y 

.  R 

.  Martlv, 

c. 

D. 

Spotts\\ood. 

s. 

Ci. 

Christiax, 

J. 

C. 

Lawsox, 

R. 

P. 

CUSTIS, 

T.. 

M. 

Maxrv, 

T. 

J. 

Watkixs, 

C. 

F. 

FlTZ(IERALI). 

.T. 

F. 

Fl>ES, 

A. 

Fletcher, 

N. 

W. 

,  KUYKEXDALL, 

W 

.  C 

.  Jacksox, 

P. 

G. 

Edmuxds, 

W 

.  ]•: 

.    JoXES. 

R. 

s. 

r.RAHAir, 

L. 

]). 

.loHXSTOX, 

H, 

..J. 

Fyle, 

H 

.  c. 

Thorxtox. 

W 

.  M 

.  Thorntox, 

H 

.  c. 

WOLVERTOX. 

J. 

c. 

WOLYERTOX. 

JOHX  M.VRTIX, 

w 

.  s. 

Lee, 

B. 

B. 

Reynolds. 

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First  Passage  Club 


Yell 

Rah,  Rah,  First! 

]^ah.  rail,  Passasie! 

Rah,  Rah,  Rah,  Rah,  First  Pas-sagc! 


Motto 


'  Briiifi  forth  the  rdval  l.)iuiipcr  ami  let  him  Ije  biiiiiped." 


R.  S.  Graiiaaf, 
R.  E.  FIenrv, 
J,  C.  IjAwson', 
L.  1).  .J0HX8TOX, 
R.  H.  BuRRouciiis, 
B.  M.  Hill, 
S.  R.  Magee, 

Honorary    Mciiihur, 


Members 

A.  F.  Pattox, 

W.    F.    PATfOX, 

C.  D.  Spotts'wood, 
W.  Kay, 
R.  S.  Prestox, 
P.  L.  Clark, 
Tj.  R.  Joxes, 

1>.  StIOI'HKXSOX. 


Colors 

Black  and  Blue. 


C.    L.    KlXXIKR. 

H.  P.  Jones, 
F.  ir.  CoHx, 
S.  AV.  JiuDi), 
R.  F.  Berxard, 
c.  v.  foxtaixk, 

T.  O.   ]':\SLEV, 

"Bott  Evans.' 


103 


Fourth  Passage  Club 


Yell 


Eat  'cm  uj)! 

Do  'em  up ! 

Chew  'cm  up  fine! 

Foil  nil 

Pa&sage,    Fourth  Passage! 
Nit,  resign! 

Motto 

Flower 

Colors 

Lookout  Below!! 

"  Lilium  \'allis." 

Pea-green. 

H.  Manx, 

J.  H.  RuDv, 

H.  M. 

McAlijster, 

J.  L.  Danikl, 

Jno.  Brooks, 

R.  H 

Webb, 

F.  H.  Manx, 

G.  B.  Allen, 

W.  E 

.ToXES, 

R.  Kdmuxds, 

A.  A.  Payne, 

L.  E. 

HUBARD, 

T.  W.  Ellett, 

]).    n.    WiLLCOX, 

W.G. 

Butler. 

C.    F.    FiTZCJERAIJ). 

P.  R.  Hill, 

W.  T.  WiLLLAMS. 

J.  F. 

t.PK», 

S.  G.  Christian,  "Suh  R< 


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1-1  ark  now  the  bell!     The  curtain  falls; 
^^cenes  swiftly  move  in  endless  throng. 

I  J  ream-like  wee  snatches  of  the  song 
l^ise  high,  and  softly  Echo  calls 
Lm  mong  the  crannies  of  the  walls. 
11/1  asks,  robes  and  all  must  move  along, 
*J  nd  praises  fall  for  right — the  wrong, 
I   he  cue  forgot,  light  mirth  forestalls. 
I  n  simple  farce  each  member  played, 
C^'harged  with  some  fancied  personage, 

tj^ontent  his  simple  part  to  act. 
I     ife's  drama  grave  soon  must  protract; 
■  J  nmaskcd  of  guile  let's  tread  the  stage, 
l^rave,  honest,  faithful,  undismayed. 


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Dramatic  Club 


RicHAKi)  Cralle  Stokks. 
Jamk.s  ])i:xiiam  I'asco, 


Stage  Director. 
lousiness  Maiiajicr. 


Members 


I'j)\\ARD  ^l^HR^^A^■  Clinx, 
Hdhkrt  ]]vi:i.vx  Hkxry, 

Hl(l!\RU    FlKlJ)    Hk.rxard. 
Riii'.i:rt  Shi:ffi:v  Pri>T(>x, 
Ai.iii;KT  l'"ri.i,i;R   I'attox, 
William  1'karx   1'att(in, 
JldRAci-;  Palmi;r  .Ioxics, 

Auxin    Pay  XL 


AA'ii.i.iAM  M,  TiionxrdX.  Jr.. 

C.VRKI.L    1'".    FiTZCKRALD. 

Richard  Crallk  Stokk.s, 
Jamks  Dkxham  Pasco, 
Stuart  (1.  Christiax, 

JoHX     liRddKS, 
AliXKV    P.VYXK, 

Musical  Director. 


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r.  Berxard  Hill,  First  Mandolin,  (Leader.)  J.  H.  Rrov,  First  ^lauddliu. 

AiiXKY  Payxk,  Srooud  .Man(li)iin. 

RoiiKRT  Eaelyx  Henry,  Guitar. 

George  I)Laxt(ix  Ai.li;x,  CUiitar. 


\\'. 


Ali'.i'.rt  Fiiller  Pattox, 
JoHX  Brooks, 

Robert  Sheffey  Prestox,     . 
Richard  Field  Bernard, 
]m)-\\'ard  Herrman  Cohn, 
Richard  Cralle  Stokes, 


.James  Hexry  Rudy,  Manager 


PwYMAX  Williams,  Guitar. 

First  Tenor. 

Second  Tenor. 

Second  Tenor. 

First  Bass. 

Second  Bass. 

Second  Bass. 


108 


109 


Ad  Athletas   Nostros 


While  strolling  I  chanced  on  a  wonderful  glass 

In  which  was  reflected  the  glorious  past. 

I  saw  troops  of  athletes  'neath  emblems  of  gold. 

And  strong-bodied  men,  gladiators  of  old; 

Then  fleet-footed  runners,  and  bold  charioteers. 

With  the  din  of  the  contests  rolled  down  the  long  years. 

O  glorious  days!   when  men  sought  but  renown. 
When  hearts  deemed  as  dearest  Olympiad's  crown. 
In  all  of  thy  victors  no  nobler  I've  seen. 
Nor  braver  in  heart,  nor  in  action,  I  ween. 
Than  the  dust-covered  heroes  our  champions  bold. 
Who  in  modern  arenas,  brave  danger  and  cold. 

Then  hail  bravest  heroes!     Our  nation's  best  wealth! 

Our  hearts  are  turned  toward  thee — a  pledge  to  thy  health. 

The  shouts  of  our  people  like  anthems  of  praise 

Shall  follow  you,  men  of  these  glorious  days. 

May  you  live  on  forever!     Hill  and  vale  catch  the  cry, 

And  echo  '  forever  '  and  '  ever  '  on  high. 


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111 


College  Football  Team 


Jame.s  H?;nrv  Rudv, 

ROUERT    ICVELYN    HeXRY, 

E.  S.  Mautin, 


Captain. 

Manager. 

Coach. 


M  embers 


J.  H.   RiTDV,  I>eft  End, 
B.  Stevenson,   Right  End, 
S.  T.  Christian',  Right  End, 
R.  A.  Gilliam,   Left  Tackle, 
E.  II.  CoHN,  Rifilit  Tackle, 
R.  S.  Graham,   Loft  Halfliark, 
H.   \\  .Tones,   Kight  Halfback, 


A.  Payne,  Left  Guard, 

L.  Hansberger.   Right  Guard, 

R.  F.  Bernard,  Centre, 

D.  H.  WiLLCox,  Quarter  Back, 

W.  G.  McCoRKLE,  Full  Back, 

W.  E.  Jones,     Right  Halfliack, 

W.  M.  Carter,  Right  Guard. 


Bedinger, 
Anderson, 


Substitutes 

Patton,  a.   F., 
Moore, 


PRESTt)N, 

Christian,  J.  A. 


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1  i:i 


Senior  Class   Football  Team 


College    Champions 


James  Hioxhv  PiUDy, 

Captain. 

ROISKRT    l':\ELY.\    HeXRV, 

Manager. 

HousTox  15.  Moore, 

Centre. 

P.  Bernard  Hill, 

Right  Guard. 

Allen  J.  Christian, 

Left  Guard. 

r.  S.  Anderson, 

Right  Tackle. 

James  F.  I-^pes, 

Left  Tackle. 

D.  Hamilton  Willcox,   . 

Right  End. 

James  H.  Rudy, 

Left  luid. 

Cabell  F.  Fitzgerald,    . 

Quarter  Back. 

Richard  H.  Burroughs, 

Right  Halfback 

Robert  Spotts  Graham, 

Left  Halfl)ack. 

Edward  Herr:\l\n  Cohn, 

Fullback. 

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College   Baseball  Team 


W.  ]•:.  Jones, 
R.  S.  Graham, 

F.  ]).   Ikvinc,   First  l^ase. 
R.  S.  (iiiAHAM,  Sfciind  ]iase, 
M.  K.  Langh(jr.\i;,  Third  Base, 
W.  C.  ]\IcCoHKL7';,  Short  Stop, 

H.     P.    J.  INK 


Manager. 
Captain. 

S.  G.  Christian,   Left  Field. 
R.  S.    Prkston,  Centre  Field 
F.  H.  Cdhx,   Right  Field, 
f;.   15.  Ai.T.KX,  Cateher, 
Pitcher. 


Substitutes 


R.  \\.  HuRRonais. 
A.  F.   Pattox, 


In  FiKLD. 


(  )tt    I'^IELD. 


L.  Haxsiierckr. 

N.    W.    Kl'YKKXDAIJ,, 


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"5  5 


K  'i. 


117 


Senior  Class   Baseball  Team 


College    Champions 


R.    S.    fiRAHA:\l, 

Captain. 

J.  1).   Pasco. 

Manager. 

G.  B.  Allen, 

Catcher, 

R.  S.  Graham, 

Pitcher, 

R.  E.  Henry, 

First  Base, 

C.  F.  Fitzgerald, 

Second  Base 

J.  H.  Rudy, 

Short  sto]), 

R.    PI.    BuRROUIiHS, 

Third  Base. 

Ol- 

r  Fielders. 

]•:.  H.  CoHX.  8.  L.  Maciee,  P.  ii.  Hill, 

P.  G.  I'^UMUXDS,  .J.   F.  Daniel. 


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119 


(3^mna6ium  ILeam 


Offi 


cers 


I'aT'I,    (i.     l''.l)Ml-NI)S 

Fkaxk  H.  ,M\\x, 


Director, 
Asgixtdiit. 


Team 


]'.    (i.     lUJMl'XDS, 

F.  H.  Manx, 

II.    P.    JnXKS, 

R.   F.  Bkrxahd. 
H.  C.  Maxrv, 
H.  Maxx, 


.1.  H.   lirnv, 
R.  S.  flRAnA:\i, 

JolIX    BltOdKS. 
L.    HAXSliKRtliOR. 

R.  P.  CusTis, 
W.  J.  Rattox. 


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^rack  ^eam 


AiiXEY  Payxk, 

H.  p.  JOXES, 


Manaijtr. 
Captain. 


Team 


R.  S.  Grahaji, 
B. Stkphkxsox, 
J.  H.  Rudy, 


H.  P.  JoXES, 

C.  Fitzgerald, 
R.  H.  Burroughs, 


J.  H.  RuDY', 

R.  S.  Graham, 
M.  Haxxah, 


H.  P.  JoXES, 

W.  F.  Pattox, 
C.  Fitzgerald, 


L.  Haxsberger, 
E.  H.  CoHx, 

H.  P.  JoXES, 


E.  H.  CoHX, 
J.  A.  Christian, 
R.  H.  Burroughs, 


Runners 

H.  P.  JoXES, 

R.  H.  Burroughs, 
R.  S.  Prestox, 

Hurdlers 

R.  S.  Graham, 
R.  M.  Price, 

R.  P.  CUSTIS, 

Broad  Jump 

W.  F.  Pattox, 
S.  G.  Christiax, 
B.  Stephexson, 

High  Jump 

J.  H.  Rudy, 
H.  J.  ;\Ir)RTox, 
R.  1'.  CusTis, 

Putting  the   Shot 

J.  A.  Christian, 
S.  G.  Christian, 
M.  Hannah, 

Throwing  the   Hammer 

L.  Haxsberger, 
Arney  Payxe, 
R.  S.  Grahaai, 


A.  A.  Payxe, 

J.  J^ROOKS, 

8.  G.  Christian-. 


J.  H.  Rudy, 
W.  T.  Pattox, 
A.  A.  Payxe. 


R.  S.  Prestox, 
T.  J.  Watkixs, 
J.  Brooks. 


R.  S.  Graham, 

R.  H.  BURROUGH.* 

A.  A.  Payxe. 


.T.  H.  Rudy, 

A.  A.  Payxe, 

R.  H.  Burroughs. 


J.  H.  Rudy, 

S.  G.  Christian, 

B. Stephexson. 


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123 


Tennis  Club 


W.  K.  Joxios. 
J.  H.  RuDV, 
8.  L.  Mm.kk, 


I'rrsidcul. 
Vicc-Prcsidcnl. 
SiTrctiiri/  iinti  Triiistir( r. 


Members 


W.  E.Jones, 
S.  L.  Macke, 
J.  H.  Panv. 
11.  yi.  Price, 
R.  S.  C!raham, 
T.  W.  1:lij;tt, 
H.  P.  Jones. 


H.  S.  Prestdx, 
A.  !•'.  Pattox, 
R,  K.  Hexrv, 
AV,  R.  .Martix, 
J.  I..  Daniel, 
L. Sheldon, 

H.  M.  MrALLISTER 


S.  G.  Christian. 


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CHAMPIONSHIP  CUP  WON  BY  1900  FOOTBALL  TEAM. 


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CHAMPIONSHIP   CIP  WON    BY  1901    FOOTBALL  TEAM. 


127 


How  We  Won  the  Two  Cups 


was  in  the  spring  of  I'.KK)  tliat  a  new  rciiinic  was  inaiigiu'at- 
cil  in  the  athletic  circles  of  the  colleges  in  X'irgiuia.  Repre- 
sentatives from  the  various  College  Athletic  Associations  met 
at  Charlottesville  and  combined  their  several  associations  into 
an  Inter-Collegiate  Association  for  the  fostering  of  piu-e  Ath- 
letics. Sundry  rules  and  regulations  were  adopted  for  the 
governing  of  the  association  and  for  the  eligil)ility  of  players. 
Furthermore,  the  state  was  divided  into  two  sections;  and  it 
was  decided  to  give  each  year  in  both  sections  two  trophies — one 
to  the  chani]iions  in  football;  and  the  other  to  the  champions  in 
baseball.  Hamijden-Sidney  came  in  the  Eastern  Division  along  with  Pvichmond 
College,  Randol]ih-Macon  and  William  and  Mary.  This  much 
is  a  matter  of  history  familiar  to  all  student  men  of  the 
])resent  time  in  Mrginia.  The  rest  that  I  shall  conunit  to  w  riting 
is  also  a  matter  of  history;  but  it  is  not  so  well  known  as  tlie 
above  stated  facts. 

The  advent  of  this  Association  was  haileil  with  delight  by 
Hani])den-Sidney.  She  had  always  iipheld  jnu'e  athletics,  so 
she  had  been  handicai5]ied  in  her  games  with  other  institutions 
who  had  hitherto  been  somewhat  broadminded  in  their  consider- 
ations of  eligiljle  athletes.  But  despite  this  consideration  the 
football  team  of  '99,  generated  bj^  Kuykendall,  caiue  off  vic- 
torious over  the  teams  in  our  territory;  and  hail  the  association 
then  been  in  existence,  we  would  have  been  awarded  the  trophy. 
This  team  was  the  liest  aggregation  of  athletes  Hani])den-Sidney 
has  ever  sent  out;  antl  as  most  of  them  wer(>  in  their  S<>nior 
year  and  did  not  return  in  1900,  small  wonder  it  was  that  the 
prospects  were  jwor  at  the  beginning  of  that  season. 

Only  four  of  the  '99  team  returned;  but  tliey  were  heav\- 
men  and  a  hapjjy  nucleus  it  proved  around  which  to  buikl  a 
team.  They  were  Kemper,  Capt.,  (Jsbourne,  Davis  anil  GiUiam. 
The  services  of  Mr.  Harry  Shaner  who  had  coached  the  team 
the  jjrevioits  season,  were  engaged.  To  him  we  largely  give  the 
credit  of  the  team's  success.  With  the  exception  of  the  fom' 
])layers  above  named,  he  had  a  green  set  of  students  to  pick 
from;  and  moreover  they  were  young.  Mr.  Shaver  inuuediately 
had  the  men  hard  at  work,  and  soon  he  ]iicked  his  eleven  men 
to  drill  in  the  tackles  back  formation.  Gilliam  and  Osbourne 
were  placed  as  tackles  and  a  formidable  pair  they  were ;  Davis  and 
Cohn  were  tlie  impregnaljle  guards,  and  Rot^erts  was  center. 
That  line  Hampden-Sidney  had  never  seen  the  like  of  before, 
nor  will  she  see  it  again  for  many  a  day.  Hawkes  [jlayed  right  end 
Rudy  Cam]ili(>ll  and  iMartin  all  played  at  one  time  or  another, 
those  could  shine  in  any  aggregation.  Hooper,  the  Syncopated,  ofhciated  at  C[uarter 
and  his  generalship  was  magnificent.  The  back  field  consisted  of  Kemper  and 
W.  Iv  Jones,  halves,   and   McCorkle   fullback.       If  any  one  has  any  doubt  of  the 


;  and  on  left  end 
Anv    one    of 


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iiiciit  of  tliat  hack  ficlil,  lie  is  at  lilxTty  to  (nu'stioii  any  team  they  playt'd  against. 

St.  Albans  was  the  first  team  to  he  nu-t  and  vanciuislicd.     Then  Wilhani  and 
yiary  took  their  defeat  of  17  to  0,  and  Randol]ih-Macon,   11   to  0.     The  greatest 
rival.  Richmond  College,  was  badly  whitewashed,  34  to  0, 
anil  this  closed  the  season.     Tliat   team   was  not  scored 
against  and  well  deserved  the   title  of  Champions  of  the 
Eastern  Division. 

The  1900  team  also  was  com])osed  largely  of  Seniors. 
Rudy,  Cai)t.,  Gilliam,  .McCorkle.  Cohn,  and  .lones  returned 
for  the  1901  season.  .Mr.  .Martin  of  Farmville  was  en- 
gaged as  Coach,  and  soon  things  were  running  smoothly. 
For  a  time  it  looked  as  if  a  victorious  team  would  be 
again  put  on  the  field;  but  then  came  accident  after  acci- 
dent to  playei-s,  chief  of  which  was  the  lireaking  of  Cajitain 
Rudy's  shoulder  blade. 

While  the  team  was  in  this  crippled  condition,  it  was 
taken  to  Lexington  for  games  with  the  Mrginia  Military 
Institude  and  Washington  and  Lee.  Hampden-Sidney 
here  sustained  two  tlefeats  and  the  chapter  of  accidents 
was  consununated  by  W.  E.  Jones'  being  hurt  so  badly 
that  he  jilayed  no  more  during  the  season. 

When  the  team  retiu'neil  every  one  was  blue  over  the 
defeats.  Rudy  resigned  as  Captain  because  it  was  thought 
he  could  do  no  more  playing,  and  Ciilliam  was  electeil  in 
his  stead.  Then  the  esprit  de  corps  of  the  students  began 
to  a.ssert  itself.  The  team  was  reorganized  for  the  chamjiion- 
ship  games  and  victory  was  the  result.  Cohn  and  (lilliam 
])layed  tackles,  Hansberger  and  I'ayne  were  guards,  with 
Bernard  as  centre.  Ste]Jienson,  Christian  and  Rudy  whose  shoul<ler  ha' 
were  on  the  ends.  The  backfiekl  was  composed  of  Willco.x,  quarter;  McCorkle. 
fullback;  and  (iraham  and  H.  P.  Jones,  halfbacks.  This  team  won  from  Rich- 
mond College,  16  to  0;  and  Randolph-Macon,  22 -to  6.  Later  they  again  defeated 
Richmond  College,  70  to  0;  l>ut  the  last  game  of  the  season  was  lost  to  the  better 
and  heavier  St.  Albans  team,   17  to  0. 

Thus  ended  football  at  Hampden-Sidney  in  1901,  McCorkle  luning  been 
elected  Captain  for  the  next  season.  The  cup  was  ours  so  there  was  no  reason  to  be 
east  down  by  the  defeat  of  teams  from  larger  institutions.  Then  too  the  1901  team 
was  composed  of  lower  classmen  and  the  defeats  they  sustained  this  season  arc 
but  the  i^reparation  for  great  things  to  come.  We  predict  sucess  for  our  team  next 
sea,son. 


miiirovecl 


"Then   Ilampden-.'^iilney.   here's   to  you. 
The  noblest  of  your  day. 

And  here's  to  thi'  team  so  strong  and  ti'ue 
That  wears  the  garnet  and  grev!'' 


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Alma  Mater 


A    BALLADE. 


Far  away  from  city's  moil 

In  a  sweet  secluded  spot, 
There's  a  famous  institution 

Wtiere  students  idle  not. 
And  across  the  well  trod  campus 

Sweeps  the  winter  breezes  cold — 
But  its  classic  dormitories, 

They  are  old,  very  old. 

In  the  class-room,  where  the  masters 

In  their  vain  endeavors  seek 
To  impart  to  listening  students 

Scraps  of  Latin,  Logic,  Greek; 
There  the  merry  laughter  reigneth 

When  the  master's  jokes  are  told — 
But  like  the  dormitories. 

They  are  old,  very  old. 

There  are  fair  ones,  yes,  a  plenty. 

That  make  all  the  way  seem  bright. 
To  the  youth  who  staggers  blindly, 

Seeking  intellectual  light; 
But  a  secret  I  will  tell  you 

Though  it  never  should  be  told; 
Like  the  classic  dormitories. 

They  are  old,  very  old. 

L'Envoi. 
0  Prince  of  mighty  power! 

In  our  hearts  these  all  enfold. 
For  we  love  such  institutions 

Though  they're  old,  very  old. 

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0  1^  1  fl  ^>  U  (1^  R 


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Old  Letters 


M.    li.    ALLMdXI). 


Tin"  file  of  old  letters  lies  here 

Discolored  by  the  touch  of  time; 

One  hundred  years  ago 

They  were  in  the  r  very  prime. 

Though  the  years  in  their  flight  have  changed 

The  hue  of  the  paper  and  ink. 

The  heart  of  the  world  to-day 

Is  the  same  as  then.  I  think. 


And  here  a  sorrow  has  fallen 

( )\-er  the  household  now, 

.\nd  the  hand  of  death  is  laid 

Upon  the  baby's  brow, 

And  the  hearts  seemed  like  to  break 

A  hundred  \'ear.s  ago, 

Even  as  hearts  do  now, 

]5eneath  their  weight  of  woe. 


X  lover  is  ever  a  lo\er 

In  all  the  flight  of  the  years. 

And  under  every  sky 

He  has  his  hopes  and  his  fears, 

.\nd  in  this  letter  he  gi\'es 

The  wealth  of  his  heart  to  her 

( >f  whom  he  says  that  he  is 

Forever  a  worshiper. 


And  here  is  a  matron  grave. 

With  her  other  children  'round, 

Growing  to  sturdy  manhood 

As  the  oak  springs  from  the  ground, 

Or  flowering  to  their  womanhood 

As  lilies  in  their  bed. 

But  "  the  widow's  weeds"  are  on  her 

.\nd  the  black  vail  on  her  head. 


.\nd  here  is  a  picture  drawn — 

Of  a  bride  in  the  midst  of  her  "  teens,' 

With  the  orange  blossoms  .so  sweet. 

Enriching  the  l^ridal  .scenes, 

And  the  robe  of  white  and  the  \ail 

So  filmy  and  full  of  grace. 

And  hopes  so  high  and  smiles 

.\11  aglow  on  her  sunn\'  face. 


.\nd  here's  an  aged  mother. 
White-haired  and  glory-crowned. 
Seeking  for  that  sweet  rest 
That  no  where  here  is  foimd. 
Looking  toward  the  ha\en 
That  lies  beyond  the  sea 
Where  baby  and  father  and  all 
In  due  time,  sure,  will  be. 


And  here  is  a  tender  scene 
Of  a  mother,  young  and  fair. 
.\11  in  the  morning-time. 
Bathing  the  baby  there: 
Brushes  and  towels  soft. 
Powder  and  perfume  sweet, 
And  "  wit.sy-bitsy  "  stockings 
To  clothe  its  tinv  feet. 


And  the  "due  time"  long  has  come 

And  all  whose  names  appear 

In  these  time-stained,  time-worn  letters 

Are  passed  awa\-  from  here. 

And  their  hopes  and  their  fears  are  ended 

And  the  path  that  each  one  trod 

Has  rounded  the  curve  that  leads  them 

To  the  presence  of  their  God. 


And  here  is  an  absent  father 
.\way  on  a  liusiness-call , 
.\nd  his  fond  heart  glows  for  the  mother 
.\nd  the  baby's  smile  and  all, 
-\nd  he  speaks  of  the  little  trinkets 
He  has  bought  for  the  "wee-bit  one," 
And  the  bonnets  and  dresses  for  mother 
His  fancy  has  chanced  upon 


And  there  we  leave  them,  feeling 
.\  hundred  years  from  to-day — 
The  many-footed  millions 
Will  all  have  passed  away ; 
But  dear  old  human  nature 
Is  the  same  in  every  clime, 
And  the  heart  of  the  world  will  b( 
.As  the  heart  of  the  present  time. 


;it  tlieu 


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The  Kaleidoscope  Staff 


IvOHlOKT    ImKLYN    HkNRV.    /''-'//. 
LvTTLETnX    EdMUXDS    HriSARD.     ^ '/ , 
RoHKRT    SpdTTS    (IraHAM.    /■''-///, 


F.ditor-in-(  'hicf. 
Business  MfiiKigcr. 
Secretary. 


Associate  Editors 


Richard  Hansford  livRRnuGHs. 
Hardy  Cross,  /iJ. 
RoiiKRT  Sheffev  Prkstox.  '/'/l'/'. 
Frank  Hurt  Manx,   //AVI. 
Lemiel  Roy  Joxes,   HhII. 


I'l-ill,     Luther  Sheldox,   A.^. 

Bexjamin  Masox  Hill,   A2'. 

COLIX    DtIXLAP   SPOTTS^VOOD,    */'J. 

Thomas  W.  Ellett,    \'I'. 
Cabell  Flourxoy  Fitzgerald.    ^'I'. 
Manager  Art  Department. 


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Editorial 


Vi'e  have  come  to  the  cii<l  (if  our  travels.  ( )u)-  work  has  been  ])leasaiit,  and  we 
luive  enjoyed  it.  AMiethcr  you  will  enjoy  the  re.sult.  we  leave  you  to  .say.  It  is 
neither  our  desire  nor  intention  to  make  apology  for  our  work,  as  has  lieen  the  eu.stoni 
with  most  of  the  former  editors  of  this  and  other  college  annuals,  luit  we  \\i\\  say 
that  we  ha-\e  done  our  best.  If  you  like  the  ).)ook,  we  shall  be  glad  :  if  not,  we  shall 
lie  sorry. 

In  this  little  volume  we  have  tried  to  narrate  and  not  create,  yet  there  will  be 
found  in  it  some  fiction  as  well  as  fact.  We  have  reduced  the  usual  number  of  bio- 
grapliical  sketches,  and  still  there  are  enough  of  them  —  and  of  other  articles,  we  hope 
—  to  give  the  book  some  historical  value.  In  the  lighter  vein,  we  have  produced  some 
fiction  to  balance  the  more  .serious  portion  of  the  volume.  There  are  certain  facts 
that  must  necessarily  be  reproduced  year  after  year,  for  without  them  the  .\nnnal 
would  be  incomplete,  and  after  the.se  certain  facts  have  been  given  a  place  there  is  still 
j'oom  for  original  work.  We  have  taken  advantage  of  this,  and  produced  .some  articles 
which  may  be  of  interest  to  you ;  and  especially  we  hope  they  may  interest  the  alunnii 
of  this  glorious  old  college  who  are  still  loyal  to  the  garmi  and  (/rui/  and  who  are  desii-- 
ous  of  knowing  .something  of  the  many  hajjijenings  at  their  old  Alma  ]\Iatei\ 

"  The  spirit  of  the  Hill "  is  a  dilficult  thing  to  portray.  Our  stutlent  life  here  is 
so  pleasant,  so  full  of  those  things  which  go  to  make  up  life  —  a  life  full  of  ha]i],iness 
and  joy ;  and  yet,  when  one  endeavors  to  describe  it  all,  and  it  goes  down  in  cold  ])rint, 
it  seems  so  flat,  so  dull,  that  we  .scarcely  recognize  it.  College  life  at  Hampdcn-Sidney 
is  one  of  those  things  which  can  only  be  felt  and  not  described;  for  who  could  do  it 
justice,  however  ready  his  pen?  Yet  the  memory  of  the  glorious  days  of  student  life 
will  forevei'  live  in  our  hearts,  defying  the  obliterating  hand  of  time. 

The  Amuial  may  be  a  mere  summary  of  cla.s.ses,  clubs,  organizations,  and 
athletic  teams.  Ijut  even  that  serves  to  recall  to  memory  the  thousand  and  one  little 
things  that  gi\-e  to  our  college  life  that  attractiveness  which  will  linger  alwa}s  in  oni- 
memories.  The  very  sight  of  the  football  team  takes  you  back  to  the  hotly  contested 
games  on  the  athletic  fiekl,  the  "frenzied  roar  on  the  bleachers  where  the  crowded 


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rooters  stand,  and  the  cry  that  l)reaks  from  the  side  Hne  that  tells  how  the  game  is 
won."  And  though  there  is  no  reeord  made  of  it,  your  thoughts  may  wander  back  to 
the  good  times  you  had  during  "  Intermediate";  the  gymnasium  exhiliition.  and  tlie 
germans  you  danced  in  the  old  gynuiasium  draped  with  tlie  college  colors,  evergreens, 
and  palms,  the  sweet,  dreamy  nuisic,  antl  the  smooth  polished  floor  over  which  you 
glided  with  some  favored  one  among  the  fairer  sex,  and,  perchance,  after  the  dance 
was  over,  the  gay  times  you  had  with  little  Jack  Potts  and  his  merry  comrades. 
Then  you  recall  the  high  old  times  you  had  in  Richmond  with  the  football  or  baseball 
teams,  and  the  victories  you  hel])ed  them  to  win.  Again,  your  eye  encounters  f)n  .some 
page  the  names  of  conu'ades  emleared  to  you  by  long  months  of  intimate  intercourse 
and  close  frienilship,  and  over  you  comes  the  feeling  of  joy  for  the  success  of  some  who 
have  become  famous,  a  sigh  for  those  who.se  lives,  bright  with  promi.se,  have  en  led  in 
failure,  a  tear  for  the  memory  of  those  who  have  "gone  before.''  Then,  gazing  at 
niemor\''s  phantom  jjictures,  you  pass  on  to  the  schemes  you  planneil  and  the  wires 
you  jiulled  to  elect  "your  man"  president  of  the  athletic  association  or  manager  of 
the  team.  You  wander  on  to  "  Finals,"  when  you  were  presented  with  y(}m- longed-for 
degree:  when  you  bade  a  sad  farewell  to  your  comrades  and  your  Ahna  Mater,  with  a 
heart  heavy  with  sorrow  at  leaving,  yet  full  of  delight  and  enthusiasm  at  thoughts  of 
entering  life's  great  battle  arena;  when  you  left  the  quiet  shadows  of  the  old  college 
buildings,  and  \\ended  yoiu'  way  into  the  world,  there  to  make  }'our  record  in  the  his- 
tory of  mankind. 

Such  are  the  memories  which  The  Kaleidoscopp;  awakens  in  the  minds  of 
those  who  have  lived  the  life  of  a  student  at  Hampden-Sidney ;  and  surely,  if  it  .serves 
to  strengthen  the  bond  of  fraternal  love  which  inspires  the  heart-  of  ever}'  true  alumnus 
of  our  grand  old  college,  its  life  has  not  been  entirelv  without  its  merit. 


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No.    5 


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Magazine  Staft^ 


Hardv  Cross, 

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RiiuiCRT   l''\i;i,Yx   Hkxrv. 

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p.   JIkh.nard  Hii.i.. 

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Editor-in-Chicj. 
Business  Mtuwi/cr. 

A I II  III  II I   Ell  it  or. 
Local  Editor, 
E.rchaiu/f  Editor, 
Y.  M.  r.  A.  Editor, 
Ririev  Editor. 


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Union  Literary  Society 


J.   T>.  Pasco, I-'i'/ki/  S(  nior  Presidrnt. 


Members 

Pasco,  Pidy.  .Tones.   L.    Pi.. 

BuDD,  PuRRoucHs,  Pattdn,  A.   F. 

Preston,  Clarke,  1'.   I..,  (!ii.liam. 

McAllister.  Cross,  Spottswdod. 

W.  F.  P\tto.v,  Pevnolds,  B.  B.,  Martin.  .1.. 

W.  M.  Thornton.  .Johnston,  Iv^suov, 

]]dmunds,  Aki;rs,  Martin,  ^y.   P., 

Lanchorni:.  Cohn,  Hill,   H.  M., 

Price,  Bernard,  Hannah, 

Lyle,  Sheldon,  L.,  Sheldon.  T.  B., 

AVatkins,  Hamlett,  1'ayne, 

Collins,  Stevenson,  Kinnier, 

Miller.  Irving.  Hansisercer. 

Fontaine,  Cvstis.  Christian,  S.  G 

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CiRAllAAf. 

Hkdinckr,  K.  ]).. 

Kl'ES, 

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Manx,  F., 

Mann.  H., 

Ck  uc. 

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.Ionics,  W,   I 

Da.nii.i,, 

l'lT/.(i  KHALI), 

l.AWSON, 

Al.I.KN, 

Hii.L,  p.  B.. 

HaRW  KI.L, 

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AXDKRSdN', 

"WlI.LCOX. 

1j-;k,  AV.  8., 

HtTliARU, 

"William^. 

AVi:sT, 

("hkistian,  a.  C. 

Stokks. 

Thornton ,  If.  C.,. 

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The  Value  of  Literary  Societies 


HI';  interest  taken  hy  the  students  in  the  literaiA'  soeieties  has 
long  been  one  of  the  ilistin.n'uishing  featnres  of  eollege  life 
at  Hampden-Sidney.  While  at  many  other  institutions  of 
learning  these  valual)le  aids  to  the  higher  education  have 
l)een  allowed  to  fall  into  disuse  and  decay,  it  may  he  said 
to  the  credit  of  Hampden-Sidney  that  she  has  always 
fostered  and   encoiu'aged   them. 

The  wisdom  of  this  enlightened  course  has  heen 
establishetl  l)y  the  result.  Throughout  its  long  and  useful  career  it  lias  ])een  the 
habit  of  this  college  tft  send  foith  to  the  battle  of  life  men  well  equijj]ied  for  the  war; 
not  mere  bookworms,  but  men  well  fitted  in  a  ]iractical  manner  t<i  <'i)pe  with  the 
matters  which  must  be  dealt  with  liy  those  \\  ho  would  )ilay  any  real  ])art  in  the 
workl's  aeti\'ities — statesmen,  professional  men,  and  men  of  affairs,  of  the  class 
who  constitute  the  real,  moving  force  of  the  worM's  machinery. 

That  such  men  could  have  been  produced  out  of  a  system  which  left  t)Ut  of 
calculation  the  pfissibilities  that  the  literary  societies  afforded  may  well  be  doubted  ; 
that  such  men  have  Ijeen  ijroduced  by  the  Hami)den-Sidney  .system,  w  hich  has  alwa\'s 
recognized  those  po.s.sibilities,  is  an  established  fact.  The  list  of  men  who  ]ii-o\'c  this 
assertion  is  too  long  to  admit  of  insertion  here,  but  as  typical  exam])les  ma>'  be  men- 
tioned the  following :  in  the  pulpit,  such  men  as  John  Holt  Rice,  Archibald  Alexander, 
Mo.ses  D.  Hoge,  R.  I^.  Dabiiey,  W.  U.  Murkland,  and  Robert  L.  Gibson;  at  the  bar 
and  on  the  bench,  such  lawyers  as  Edward  Chamliers,  William  Daniel,  .Jr.,  P.  W. 
McKinney,  Richard  M.  \'enable,  and  Roger  A.  Pryor;  in  the  chairs  of  learning,  such 
teachers  as  L.  L.  Holladay,  Cieorge  K.  Dabney,  Robert  Dabney,  W.  M.  Thornton,  and 
Atldison  Hogue :  in  legislative  councils,  sucii  men  as  W.  M.  Tredway,  William  Hallard 
Preston,  Thomas  S.  Bocock,  and  many  others.  The  list  might  be  swelled  indefiniteh- 
with  names  fully  as  distinguished  as  those  given,  but  enough  have  been  named  to 
show  the  type  of  sturdy,  well-trained  minds  that  for  nearly  a  century  and  a  quarter 
have  been  going  forth  from  the  cla.ssrooms  ami  debating  halls  of  tlie  old  Alma 
Mater  so  dearly  loved  by  loyal  sons. 

C)f  course,  the  literary  .societies  are  not  entitled  to  all  the  credit ;  it  nuist  be 
admitted  that  the  major  portion  of  tlie  training  which  enabled  these  men  to  attain 


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])romiiieiice  was  received  in  the  ehis.-^rouin  :  hut,  on  the  other  hand,  it  cannot  Ix^  denied 
that  the  practical  work  of  the  literary  societies,  where  they  accustomed  themselves  to 
speaking  and  learned  how  to  "  think  on  their  feet,"  was  of  the  greatest  value  in  uix-ing 
them  the  facility  of  expression,  ease  of  maimer,  and  jiower  of  speech,  which  they  after- 
wards used  to  such  good  purpose. 

In  recent  years  it  has  become  a  conmion  thing  to  liear  tlie  art  of  piililic  s|ieak- 
ing  sneered  at  as  something  of  small  im|)ortance.  True,  those  sneers  always  come 
from  the  inconsiderate,  and  usually  from  ]ieople  who  possess  no  facility  in  the  art 
themselves.  To  .say  the  least,  those  who  deritle  the  noble  art  of  oratory,  called 
liy  the  ancients  the  "art  of  arts."  have  fallen  into  a  grave  error.  In  all  ages  the  art 
of  oratory  has  been  of  the  highest  usefulness  in  influencing  men  and  leading  them 
in  the  pursuit  of  the  highest  things.  AMthout  it.  progre.ss  in  libert>',  science,  literature, 
philosophw  ami  the  arts  would  have  been  practically  impossible.  ^Mthout  it, 
the  Greeks  would  have  lieen  a  herd  of  untamed  liarbarians,  the  Romans  an  army 
of  fierce  and  savage  warriors. 

It  will  be  admitted,  however,  that  oratory  has  Ijeen  useful  in  the  ]iast.  The 
crj''  against  it  is  usually  based  upon  the  assertion  that  its  days  of  usefulness  liave 
ended;  that,  while  it  may  have  been  the  be.st  vehicle  for  the  diffusion  of  thought  and 
knowledge  in  the  olden  times,  when  the  art  of  printing  did  not  exist,  in  this  day  and 
generation  it  has  been  superseded  and  rendered  useless  by  the  wonderful  development 
of  the  power  of  the  press.  Those  who  argue  thus  forget  the  unchanging  character  of 
human  nature.  The  historian  Bancroft  has  beautifully  said:  "The  material  world 
does  not  change  in  its  masses  or  in  its  powers.  The  stars  shine  with  no  more  lu.ster 
than  when  they  first  sang  together  in  the  glory  of  their  birth.  The  flowers  that 
gemmed  the  fields  and  forests  before  America  was  discovered  now  bloom  around  us  in 
their  sea.son.  The  sun  tliat  .shone  on  Homer  shines  on  us  with  iinchanging  luster;  the 
l.iow  that  beamed  on  the  patriarch  still  glitters  in  the  clouds.  Xature  is  tlie  same. 
For  her  no  new  forces  are  generated,  no  new  capacities  are  discovered.  Tlie  earth 
turns  on  its  axis,  and  perfects  its  re\-olutions,  and  renews  its  sea.sons  without  increase 
or  advancement." 

If  this  l)e  true  of  nature,  it  is  truer  still  of  man.  It  is  only  in  one  sense  that  it  is 
true  of  nature  at  all.  We  know  that  nature  is  subject  to  change,  and  that  the  very 
stars  and  suns  themselves  shall  grow  old  and  die  out  of  the  sky.  liut  with  human 
nature  it  is  different.  HumaniTy  may  grow;  it  may  progress:  Init  the  .same  influ- 
ences which  acted  upon  it  in  tli(>  time  of  Demo.sthcnes  act  u|)on  it  still,  and  oratory  is 
as  jioteiit  a  force  in  the  world  today  as  it  was  in  tlie  p;diiiiiest  <la>'s  of  I'oine. 

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It  is  no  iiioro  true  that  ni-atnry  is  a  "Icist  art"  tlian  it  is  tliat  ]iiK'try,  jiaiiitinu. 
or  sculptuiT  arc  lost  arts.  It  is  only  the  tendency  to  minify  the  uood  of  our  own  ila\' 
that  makes  some  peo]ile  think  so ;  only  the  propensity  of  peo]ile  to  he  ilissatisfied  with 
what  they  have,  and  in  all  ages  to  join  in  the  cr}-  that  the  children  of  Israel  long-  ago 
raised  in  the  desert  when  they  thought  of  the  fieshpots  of  Egyjit,  "  The  old  times  wei-e 
better  than  the  new  " ;  only  the  same  feeling  that  made  Tacitus  of  Rome  lament  that 
the  great  orators  were  all  gone  ami  that  oratory  had  declined. 

As  a  matter  of  fact,  the  men  who  exercise  the  most  influence  in  the  world  toihi\' 
are  not  the  millionaires  of  whom  we  hear  so  much,  not  the  Rockefellers  and  (ioulds 
and  Morgans  who  dominate  the  realm  of  finance,  not  the  mere  money-grubbers  who 
inhabit  the  streets  called  Lombard  and  Wall.  Tiiey  have  a  large  ])art  in  the  world's 
affairs,  it  is  ti'ue,  liut  above  and  beyond  them  in  influenco  and  ]iower  ai'e  the  states- 
men, the  preachers,  the  thinkers,  the  philosophers,  whose  eloquence  is  moulding 
public  opinion  —  that  great,  silent  force  which  is  under  the  world  and  which  is  more 
powerful  to  move  and  uplift  it  than  the  lever  of  Archimerles.  These  are  the  men  w  ho 
are  shaping  the  world's  future  history,  and  no  greater  instrumentality  is  at  theii-  com- 
mand than  tli(>  (jueenly  art  of  oi-atorv. 

Of  a  truth,  then,  it  is  no  exaggeration  to  say  that  the  training  given  by  tlie 
literary  societies  at  Hampden-Sidney  is  hardly  secoml  in  importance  to  that  given  by 
any  branch  of  learning  taught  in  the  college.  'J"he  ob\'ious  moi'al.  tlun'efore,  is  to 
encourage  their  work  in  every  way.  so  that  they  may  pinxc  in  the  future,  as  they 
have  in  the  past,  an  effective  agency  in  the  development  and  training  of  useful  men. 
Let  the  faculty  and  busine.ss  management  of  the  institution  give  to  the  societies  a 
continuance  of  their  hearty  approbation  and  support,  and  let  the  students  manifest 
their  a])preciation  of  the  opportunities  thus  afforded  by  faithful  attendance  anil 
earnest  endeavor. 


14-6 


Ballade  of  Old   Letters 


Before  me  on  the  table  near 

The  faded  letters  opened  lie. 
Dimmed  are  the  lines  which  once  were  clear 

That  Annie  wrote  in  days  gone  by. 
And  I  can  scarce  suppress  a  sigh 

When  Bessie's    pages  small  I  see, — 
But  as  the  roses  bloom  and  die. 

E'en  so  is  love  to  you  and  me. 

Perhaps  it  is  the  fading  '  dear  ' 

That  catches  now  the  wandering  eye. 

For  Minnie's  hand  has  rested  here — 
(An  angel  quaint  and  ever  sly) 

And  Jessie's  notes  so  stiff  and  dry — 
And  just  as  formal  e'er  was  she; — 

But  gay  and  bright  as  birds  that  fly — 

E'en  so  is  love  to  you  and  me. 

And  shall  some  day  I  shed  a  tear 

And  for  old  times  with  longings  sigh? 
No!     Tho  the  past  I  still  revere. 

Yet  other  days  and  loves  are  nigh; 
And  Cupid's  banners  still  on  high 

I'll  bear,  and  sing  in  endless  glee, — 
And  can  you  vainly  wonder  why 

When  love  is  light  to  you  and  me? 

L'ENVOI. 

Princess,  should  you  with  question  shy 
Ask  whether  I  shall  constant  be, — 

To  you  I'd  make  the  same  reply — 
"E'en  so  is  love  to  you  and  me." 

U7 


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''The   Dream   of  the  Statistician" 


^,  I. .  J .  the  Statistician,  do  liei-ein  writiMinto  the  «'\rii  canillcsticks, 

->h  wiiirh  are  the  Seven  Fraternities,  concerning  strange  things,  unknown  to  the 
^  lieatlien  ]5arbarians,  whicli  ha^e  been  revealed  to  me — the ser\'ant of  tlic Most 
*■  Higli  Editor-in-Chief — in  a  dream.  Now,  not  understanding  the  meaning  of  this 
mysterious  (h'eam.  straightway  sent  I  unto  the  Mo.st  Wise  Peter  Handctt,  inter- 
preter of  ])arables  and  reconciler  of  jjaradoxes,  who  said  unto  me  "  \'erily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  thee,  for  the  pul^lication  of  this  revelation,  thou  shalt  be  accunsed  and  de- 
S|3ised  among  thy  lirethren  :  nevertlieless,  do  any  and  all  things  for  the  gloiy  of  thy 
I'jditor-in-chief." 

Thus,  fellow- workers  in  the  Faith  in  the  dreek-letterwnrld.  write  I  unto  you. 
these  strange  things,  that  your  souls  nun-  be  strengthened,  and  that  ye  may  be- 
hold what  manner  of  men  do  dwell  in  this  land  of  pines  and  broomsage,  e\'cn  in  this 
land  of  Hampdcn-Sidney.  where  though  Paul  may  ]3lant  and  Apolas  may  water, 
E.  W.  \'.  alone  gives  the  increase  in  liills. 

And  I  dreamed,  and  lo!  I  beheld  King  Xebuchatlnezzar  in  the  midst  of  si.\  of 
his  lords,  and  they  did  sit  in  judgment.  And  the  names  of  his  lord.s  were  e\en 
MENl'],  which  is,  being  interpreted,  "Jim."  and  likewise  TEKEL,  which  is,  being 
interpretered.  "^farcus."  and  even  also  was  added  thereunto  UPHARSIN,  which 
being  interpreted  is,  "Curry";  and  likewise  there  was  raised  unto  their  raidvs  one 
Barbarian  and  two  Greeks,  whose  names  in  the  Hebrew  are,  SHADPACH,  which 
is  "Pete";  MESHACH  which  is  "  Baldy "  and  PAGGS-you-know.  Then  was 
King  Nelnichadnezzar  exceeding  glad  for  he  had  just  returned  from  the  Constitu- 
tional Convention,  where,  upon  the  plain  of  Dura,  which  is  the  State  of  ^"irginia.  he 
had  set  up  an  immortal  image  to  himself. 

Then  spake  Tekel,  which  is  Marcus,  O  King  live  forever;  now  that  they  which 
cover  the  face  of  the  earth — even  the  trees  are  blooming  forth  in  all  their  beauty, 
anrl  likewise  the  birds  are  flitting  among  their  branches  chirj^ing  praises  for  I'rohi- 
bition,  and  c\'cn  the  wild  flowers  do  spring  towards  the  heavens.  let  us  accom]ilish 
that  for  which  we  are  united  together. 

Then  said  Baggs-you-know,  who  cared  not  for  King  Nebuchadnezzar,  nor  any 
of  his  lords,  and  he  .said,  yes,  lets  get  a  move  on;  and  Fpharsin,  which  is  "Curry," 
answered,  y-y-yes,  O  K-lv-King. 

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Then  did  Kins  Xcljucliadiiozzar  liglit  a  niic-cont  pipo  and  did  <;athoi'  ahout 
hini  his  coat-tails  and  did  say  :  Know  ye,  ( )  vassals,  that  \vp  are  gathered  together  for 
to  ascertain  certain  statistical  facts  coiiceming  the  subjects  of  my  Kingdom.  Then 
said  the  King,  moreover,  'whoever  shall  .shew  me  the  most  ]3opular  ]ii-ofessor  in  the 
faculty  shall  be  clothed  with  scailet  and  .shall  have  a  chain  of  gold  about  his  neck 
anil  shall  be  tliinl  iiiler  in  my  Kingdom.'  Then  sjioke  Ujiharsin  and  said,  surely 
()  King,  it  is  Mene;  which  is  'Mini.'"  which  is  Prof.  Thornton.  Then  .straightway 
did  the  King  clothe  I'pharsin,  which  is  "Curry,"  in  scarlet,  and  did  hang  a  gold 
chain  aliout  his  neck  and  did  perfume  his  garments  with  spices  and  HoS.  Tlien 
said  the  King.  O  my  lords,  tell  me,  if  there  be  such,  what  is  the  favorite  drink  among 
my  sul)jects.  And  straightway  answered  Bagg.s-you-know,  and  he  said,  it  is  ''  Scotch 
High-Ball."  'Then  the  King's  countenance  was  changed,  and  he  was  exceeding 
wroth,  so  that  the  joints  of  his  loins  were  loo.sed  antl  his  knees  swote  one  against 
another.'  Then  sjiake  Meshach.  which  is  "Baldy."  ()  uncle  King  live  forever — who 
is  it  tliat  is  tlie  smartest  man  in  thy  Kingdom?  .And  .straightway  answered  the 
King,  it  is  A\'ehb.  Thereupon  .said  the  King,  ()  nephew  Meshach,  who  is  th}-  best 
logician?  Straightway  answered  Meshach  and  said:  Oom,  oom,  oom.  uncle  King, 
it  is  Siler.  Then,  for  the  first  time,  S]ioke  Shadrach,  which  lieing  interjireted.  is 
"Pete"  and  he  said,  }'ivc  Ic  roi!  qui  csi  Ic  phif<  hnit  podi?  Then  answcreil  the  King 
to  Shadrach.   C'rat  Maiigicur  Williama. 

Then  did  King  Xebucluuhii'/.zar  stroke  liis  lieard,  and  when  he  did  stroke  his 
beard  there  was  heard  the  sound  of  the  cornet,  flute,  harj),  sackbut  ,  ]isaltery  and 
all  kinds  of  nuisic  :  and  the  governor,  the  captain,  thejudge,  the  treasurer,  the  coun- 
sellor, and  the  sheriff,  which  were  the  six  lords,  did  strike  their  golden  cups  together 
and  did  drink  th(>  h(>altli  of  T\ing  Xebuchadnezzar  who  had  just  relumed  from  the 
Const it\itional  Convention. 

Then  did  the  King  wax  merry,  and  he  cried,  who  is  that  is  the  best  oratoi'  among 
my  subjects?     And  straightway  answered  Uphai'sin,  it  is  R.  C.  Stokes. 

Now  P)aggs-yon-know.  was  an  astronomer  and  ])hysicist,  and  was  the  wisest 
ruler  in  the  Kingdom.  And  he  stood  up  and  said,  ()  King  li\-e  forever,  lint  this 
method  is  too  slow.  I  liave  the  power  to  know  that  which  is  and  that  which  is  not : 
that  which  today  is.  and  tomorrow  is  case  into  the  oven.  So  ()  King  let  me  tell 
you  that  the  most  ])opular  .student  is  ilcCorkle:  the  mo.st  jjrominent  man  is  Henry, 
the  hardest  student  is  Harnsberger ;  the  s]iortiest  man  is  McCorkle:  and  likewi.se  he 
is  the  l)est  football  pla>'er:  the  bc-^t  baseball  ]ilayer  is  (iraham ;  and  likewise  (Iraham 
is  the  best  all-round  athlete:  the  l)est  dancer  is  Pasco:  and  the  best  actor  is  R.  C. 
Stokes;  the  best  nuisician  is  Payne;  the  best  singer  is  We.st;  the  most  awkwarrl  man 
is  Spottswood :  the  greatest  class-cutter  is  Butler;  the  freshest  man  is  Brooks;  the 
favorite  smoke  is  cigarette;  the  best  gymnast  is  Paul  Etlnninds;  the  greatest  calico 
man  is  Pa>ne;  the  greatest  talker  is  Spottswood;  the  faculty's  ))ct  is  Wel)l);  the 
nerviest   man  is  Payne;  the  best  ])olitician  is  Henry;  the  l)iggest  liaris  Lucas  Bed- 

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iiiger;  the  licst  theologian  is  Akers;  the  best  tennis  phiyer  is  Graham;  the  biggest 
eater  is  Payne;  the  Ix-st  gunner  is  Burroughs;  the  most  bowlegged  man  is  H.  P. 
Jones;  the  most  orginal  man  is  Burroughs;  and  he  is  likewise  the  wittiest  man; 
the  best  pony  rider  is  Jones,  H.  P.;  and  the  biggest  gas-bag  is  Spottswood;  the  most 
graceful  man  is  McCorkle  and  the  biggest  bluff  is  Brooks. 

True  spoke  Baggs-you-know,  and  when  he  had  finished  he  did  sit  down.  Then 
had  Tekel  which  is  "Marcus,"  who  was  ruler  of  the  provinces  of  Poetry  and  Pro- 
liibition,  too  nuich  wine  and  did  wax  exceeding  glad  and  tlid  turn  his  skull-cap  wrong 
side  out  and  did  sing  "Arma  virunu|ue  cano,"  which  is  so  often  sung  by  maidens; 
and  even  while  he  sang,  did  I  awake  from  my  dream.  And  this  dream  write  I  unto 
the  seven  candlesticks,  which  are  the  seven  fraternities,  that  ye  may  know  what 
manner  of  men  do  dwell  in  our  land.     .\men. 


lo2 


To   Lydia 


Chill  blew  the  wind  that  bore  thee,  Love, 

Over  the  foam-flecked  sea; 

Bat  I  know  that  when  Virgincs  zephyrs  blow. 

They  will  bear  you  again  to  me. 

For  I  heard  from  the  lips  of  a  dying  day. 

From  the  lips  of  a  gnarled  tree. 

From  the  innermost  soul  of  the  sleeping  earth, 

A  message  I  deemed  from  thee: 

When  Boreas  aweary  of  boisterous  play 

Afar  with  hoar  winter  shall  flee. 

The  sun  shall  shine  softly  and  sweetly  again. 

And  all  winter's  captives  be  free. 

Then  the  bloom  and  the  green  shall  return  to  the  wood. 

Yea  the  flower  and  the  blade  to  the  lea. 

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3d  Chronicles  i 


4 


? 


_  -  ow,  it  came  to  jtass  in  the  following  year  of  good  king  Nebuchadnezzar  that 
^^iL  the  laws  of  the  land  must  needs  be  rewritten,  so  that  wise  men  and  doctors 
of  the  law  must  needs  be  gathered  together  in  the  sacred  city,  even  in 
Richmond,  for  to  rewrite  the  laws. 

And  it  so  happened  that  when  lots  were  cast  in  tlie  Icing's  pro\"ince,  the 
king  'Has  chosen ;  and  he  went,  for  there  was  none  in  the  lanil  so  great  as  lie.  And 
the  king  proveil  himself  mighty  and  wise  among  all  the  counsellors  that  were  gathered 
together  at  the  chief  city,  even  at  Richmontl. 

And  the  king  set  over  his  people  ,Tames,  the  keeper  of  the  king's  money,  for  to 
ha^■e  dominion  over  them.  Anil  when  James  knew  that  he  needs  must  rule  over  the 
king's  people,  his  heart  waxed  sore  troubled,  for  that  he  knew  what  manner  of  people 
they  were. 

Nevertheless  .lames  ruled  overtheiu  with  a  kinil  heart,  sliowing  mercy  unto  the 
mei'ciless. 

Now,  the  king  also  chose  him  new  counsellors,  and  these  be  the  names  of  them  : 
IMarcus,  a  man  of  the  Romans,  which  was  mighty  with  his  ])en ;  ,John,  of  the  tril^e  of 
Strong-Arms;  and  Murrie,  which  was  a  prophet  and  ])atriarc]i  among  the  peopl(>. 

And  tliese  did  go  in  and  out  among  the  people,  saying  strange  things  and  ])er- 
forming;  strange  deeds. 


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Now.  thi'i'c  was  a  [jlace  in  those  i_lays  where  all  the  yt)uths  were  instructed  iu  tin- 
Law  and  the  Prophets,  which  was  called  Union  Seminary,  antl  from  whence  the  king- 
chose  one. whose  name  was  John  I.,  for  to  instruct  his  youths  in  all  the  learninn-  of  the 
scripture. 

And  the  people  did  sorely  vex  him.  for  that  tliey  would  not  iiive  hei>d  unto  him 
nlicii  he  read  to  them  or  would  teach  them. 

\ow  the  tribe  of  men  which  came  to  sojourn  in  the  land,  ami  which  lie  called 
Freshmen,  showed  themselves  to  be  of  a  frowanl  mouth  and  of  haughty  spirit. 

And  the  other  tribes,  of  Sophomores.  Juniors,  autl  Seniors,  were  cxceediiiuly 
wroth  against  them,  but  they  coulil  show  no  vengeance  upon  the  tribe  of  Freshmen, 
for  that  they  had  foolishly  bound  themselves  by  an  oath  not  to  vex  the  tribe  of  Fresh- 
men. And  since  the  king  liad  caused  the  other  tribes  to  make  this  covenant,  there- 
fore the  king  and  his  counsellors  were  called  "Sect  for  Hindrance  of  Malefaction  to 
Dumb  Animals." 

It  came  to  pa.ss  in  the  first  month,  that  is.  the  month  of  Nisan,  that  when  some 
of  the  people  had  planted  them  a  A-ineyard  they  drank  of  the  wine  and  wei'e  drimken. 
So  that  James,  the  man  that  stood  in  the  king's  stead,  and  all  the  counsellors  of  thi' 
king,  were  much  vexed. 

And  when  they  questioned  all  the  people  concerning  this  happening,  there 
ajjpeared  before  them  a  man  wliich  was  often  drunken  with  much  wine,  and  the  king's 
counsellors  bade  him  straightway  to  abandon  the  land  and  to  ilepart  from  thence  into 
other  bordere. 

Moreover,  when  all  the  people  were  assembled  with  one  accord  on  the  following 
morning,  together  with  James  and  Bagges  and  Peter,  then  did  James,  which  sjiake  in 
the  king'  s  stead,  open  his  mouth  and  speak  luito  the  peojile,  saying, 

0  ye  men  of  our  great  and  good  king,  hearken  unto  me  this  day,  while  I  lay 
before  you  this  matter  touching  the  j'oung  man  which  is  given  to  strong  drink,  causing 
him  to  sa>'  that  which  he  knoweth  not. 

And  when  he  was  finished  speaking.  Ijehold.  nnicli  i.)eo[)le  in  the  congregation  of 
sinners  pleaded  with  the  king's  counsellors  that  they  should  release  unto  them  this 
man. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  hearts  of  James  and  the  others  were  softened 
toward  the  young  man,  so  that  they  allowed  him  to  tarry  in  the  land  yet  another  year, 
that  he  might  prove  himself  before  all  the  people. 

Thenceforward  every  man  dwelt  under  his  own  vine  and  fig  tree  for  two  and 
two  months,  even  four  months.  But,  behold,  in  tlie  fifth  month,  that  is,  the  nu)nth  of 
Ab,  plagues  were  visited  upon  the  ])eopIe,  insomuch  that  the\'  did  tremble  with 
great  fear  and  trembling, 

Xow,  the  first  of  the  many  plagues  was  the  plague  of  Freshmen,  which 
descendeil  into  the  land,  aiul  which  the  other  tribes  could  not  rid  themsehes  of.  so 
that  the  iilague  of  Freshmen  lasted  a  year. 

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Ami  the  second  plafriio,  likewise,  was  sorely  grievous  unto  the  people,  for  that 
many  strange  teachers  antl  expounders  of  the  law  came  to  dwell  among  them  for  to  be 
a  plague  unto  them. 

And  the  third  jilagiie  which  visited  them  was  a  plague  of  mumps,  which  sorely 
afflicted  much  iieople.  insomuch'that  great  fear  arose  among  them.  And  when  this 
numips  was  abroad  in  the  land,  it  was  so  that  no  man  might  know  his  neighbor,  for 
that  his  neighbor's  face  was  much  puffed  up.  And  when  that  this  ]ilague  was  passed 
away  from  them,  the  people  were  much  rejoiced. 

Now,  there  ilwelt  in  the  land  also  the  Lacyites  and  the  C'arringtonites  anil  the 
Reynoldites  and  the  Tabbites  and  the  Venablites.  and  these  peoples  had  h(>rds  of 
sheep  and  flocks  of  turkeys,  which  were  good  to  look  upon  and  to  cat. 

And  when  the  wicked  people  knew  this  they  purposed  in  their  hearts  how  they 
might  bear  off  these  turkeys  secretly,  for  to  prepare  them  a  feast. 

And  this  thing  did  they,  even  according  to  all  that  they  had  purposed  in  their 
hearts  to  do,  so  that  all  the  peoples  were  sore  afraid  and  wroth,  for  that  no  man  could 
tell  who  had  borne  off  his  turkey. 

And  the  wicked  people  who  had  borne  off  the  turkeys,  were  greatly  rejoiced  \\hen 
that  they  knew  that  the  jseoples  were  vexetl,  and  they  laughed  a  wicked  laugh  at 
their  neighbors'  distress. 

And  no  man's  turkeys  were  safe  from  the  bedouins  which  went  about  at  night, 
seeking  what  they  might  take  secretly. 

But  it  came  to  jjass  that  after  the  wicked  jieople  had  liorne  off  man\'  tiu'keys, 
they  ceaseil  from  worrying  their  neighbors. 

Now,  there  thvelt  in  the  portion  of  the  land  \\  hich  be  called  Seconil  I'assage,  cer- 
tain men  whose  delight  was  in  vexing  the  peoples  by  night  with  musical  instruments 
called  "zobos."  And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  people  were  wroth  against  these  men 
and  woukl  do  \-iolence  with  them,  for  that  these  unknown  men  went  about  by  night 
with  "  zobos''  and  vexed  them  mightily  beyond  that  they  coukl  suffer. 

And  when  that  they  would  lay  hands  on  the  "  zobo  band'"  they  could  not,  fur  that 
no  man  might  say  who  was  guilty. 

Now,  these  peoples  of  the  good  king  were  mighty  in  war  and  \\ere  often  in  battle 
against  the  neighboring  tribes.  They  wore  full  armor  in  battle  and  this  be  the  ar- 
mor they  wore:  a  helmet  of  leather  for  the  head;  a  guard  of  rubber  for  the  nose,  be- 
sides armor  for  to  protect  the  shins  and  ankles.  And  it  came  to  pass  that  a  dispute 
arose  between  them  and  the  Richmondites  as  to  which  was  the  mightiest  of  all  the 
peoples  of  the  State.  And,  behold,  the  Richmondites  crossed  over  into  the  land  of 
good  king  Nebuchadnezzar,  for  to  do  battle  against  the  j^eople  thereof. 

And  it  was  so  that  while  the  Richmondites  were  afar  off,  the  watchman  on  the 
wall  saw  them  advancing  and  ran  and  told  .lames,  which  was  in  the  king's  stead. 

And  when  James  had  sununoned  unto  him  all  the  people  and  had  tokl  unto  them 
all  that  the  watchmen  had  seen  and  heard,  he  raised  a  mighty    army,  for  to  go  and 

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meet  tlu'  lUc'hiiiomlite;^.     And  there  was  inueii  ilmilit  and  fear  aiiHiuii  the  peopU^  for 
that  the  Richmondites  had  been  a  mighty  people  in  former  times. 

And  they  went  out  and  met  the  Riehmondites  on  the  plains  near  the  waddy  of 
Engedi,  and  they  prevaik'd  mightily  against  the  haughty  Richmondites,  so  that  the 
Richmondites  nuist  needs  turn  them  and  flee. 

And  of  all  the  Riehmondites  that  went  up  to  th(>  battle,  few  retiu'ned  to  their 
homes.  And  all  the  scores  that  the  Richmondites  scored  was  nothing,  even  nothing, 
while  all  the  points  that  the  peoples  of  the  good  king  scored  amounted  to  seventy. 

And  there  was  much  weeping  and  wailing  throughout  the  tents  of  the  Richmond- 
ites, but  there  was  great  rejoicing  throughout  all  the  camp  of  the  people  of  the  good 
king  Nebuchadnezzar. 

And  as  they  journeyed  honiewai'd,  all  the  women  of  the  land  which  knew  of  their 
victory,  shoutetl,  saying, 

"Nineteen  Huntlred  hath  slain  its  thousands, 
Nineteen  Hundred  and  One  its  tens  of  thousands." 

Now,  on  a  certain  night  in  every  week,  the  peoples  of  the  land  are  wont  to  meet 
together  in  an  tqiper  room  in  the  Ah^morial  Hall,  for  to  hear  the  learned  of  the  land 
speak  forth  worils  of  wisdom. 

There  be  men  from  the  tribe  of  Freshmen,  wliich  declaim  ;  there  l)e  men  from  among 
the  .Imiiors  which  discuss  many  strange  things  in  what  is  wont  to  lie  called  debates; 
and  there  be  men  from  among  the  Sophomores  wliich  write  essays. 

And  the  Freshmen  are  greatly  ve.xed  in  the  Society,  for  in  their  innocence  they 
walk  in  ways  they  understand  not. 

There  was  great  mourning  as  of  the  mourning  of  Hadradrimmon,  throughout  all 
the  land,  for  that  the  king  could  not  yet  return  unto  them,  but  must  needs  remain 
yet  a  while  longer  for  to  complete  the  laws  of  the  land. 

And  so  James  continued  to  rule  in  the  king's  stead,  anil  he  was  much  vexed,  for 
that  many  of  the  peoples  were  wont  to  walk  in  wicked  wa}s. 


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Tomorrow 


Aurora  now  has  run  her  daily  race, 
And  darkling  shadows  weird  come  on  apace. 
Fierce-frowning  clouds  the  firmament  enshroud 
While  thunder  peals  reverberating  loud. 
See  lightnings  weird  and  forked  flashes  fly 
Like  streams  of  liquid  fire  across  the  sky! 
Cans't  hear  the  storm-winds  as  they  madly  go 
Through  bending  trees  like  fiends  beset  by  woe? 
Tomorrow — if  God  sends  another  day 
This  stormy  scene  will  all  have  passed  away; 
Rose  clouds  the  deeper  blue  will  then  adorn. 
And  zephyrs  whisper  welcome  to  the  morn, 
So  thou,  0  man!  when  storms  at  evening  rise 
Remember  that  tomorrow  brings  clear  skies. 


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fiH^' 


Reveries 


A   DALLADE  OF  LOST  LOVES. 


When  lightly  falls  the  twilight  mist 
And  evening  shadows,  lengthening  fade, 

I  stand  when  first  I  kept  a  tryst 

Beneath  the  oak  tree's  sombre  shade 
With  Bessie,  and  the  zcphrs  played 

So  lightly,  gently  with  her  hair. — 
And  then  to  her  I  pleading  prayed — 

But  she  is  gone  and  do  I  care?j 


And  Annie's  fingers,  too,  I  kissed 

When  roaming  in  yon  grassy  glade. 
And  placed  a  bracelet  on  her  wrist 

When  once  at  eve  by  here  we  strayed. 

But  greener  grew  each  dewy  blade. 
And  skies  were  blue  and  cloudless  fair 

When  'ncath  this  oak  that  hour  we  stayed — 
But  she  is  gone  and  do  I  care? 


So  Helen's  voice  I  seemed  to  list 

As  gently  me  she  would  upbraid; 
And  on  her  brow  I  twine  and  twist 

The  ivy  garlands  that  she  made. 

And  yet  it  must  not  be  betrayed 
That  oft  to  you  the  same  I  swear 

In  whispered  song  and  serenade — 
But  she  is  gone  and  do  I  care? 


L'ENVOI 

Princess,  others  thus  arrayed 

Will  rise  before  me  here  and  there. 
Of  thee  I  sing  in  brief  ballade — 

But  they  are  gone  and  do  I  care? 


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The  Minstrel's  Lay 


"Smite  strong  your  harp,"  the  Baron  said, 
"Smite  with  your  might  and  main. 
For  my  spirits  are  worn  with  the  battle's  strife. 
They  surge,  minstrel,  calm  me  again." 

The  minstrel  paused  and  bowed  his  head. 
He  touched  a  sweet  refrain. 
Then  fondled  his  harp  like  a  thing  of  life, 
And  sang  an  old  song  of  Spain. 

"  O  !    hear  the  song  of  Rodrigo, 

The  pirate  so  hold  and  free. 

Who  scoffed  at  the  fear  of  God  and  man, 

And  scorned  the  wrath  of  the  sea." 

Rodrigo,  the  pirate,  was  cruel  and  bold, 

Hjs  brow  it  was  fierce  and  dark. 

His  locks  were  as  black  as  a  raven's  wing 

In  his  eye  gleamed  the  lightning's  spark. 

His  plume  was  a  feather  of  burnished  gold. 

His  blade  bore  Damascan  mark. 

His  laughter  at  Death  full  and  loud  would  ring 

In  the  fray,  or  on  storm-tossed  bark. 

Rodrigo's  heart  beat  for  a  mellow-eyed  maid, 

A  maid  of  Castilian  mould; 

A  smile  from  her  lips  was  to  him  far  more 

Than  the  riches  that  Croesus  told. 

It  chanced  as  he  wooed  her  'neath  soft,  sylvan  shade. 

And  breathed  there  the  story  old. 

That  swift  fell  upon  him  and  prest  him  sore. 

Hostile  Moors  that  lay  hid  in  the  wold. 

Quick  flashed  his  good  blade  to  the  left,  to  the  right — 

A  lance-thrust  was  aimed  from  behind. 

But  Castile's  fair  maid  in  her  own  heart  staid 

The  point  that  her  lover  would  find. 

One  agonized  cry  from  his  soul  rose  for  might; 

Foes  fled  from  his  anger  blind. 

Then  tears  softly  fell,  for  deep  grief  had  made 

His  heart  melt  and  flow  out  to  mankind. 

"  This  is  the  song  of  Rodrigo, 
The  pirate  so  bold  and  free. 
That  scoffed  at  the  fear  of  God  and  wan, 

And  scorned  the  wrath  of  the  sea." 


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A  Glimpse  Into  Charon's  Houseboat 


HAROX,  two  bottles  of  Madeira  and  glasses." 

The  shades  of  seven  College  professore  were  seated  about  a  table 
in  one  of  the  rooms  of  the  House-boat  on  the  Styx,  and  were  intend- 
ing to  spend  a  pleasant  evening,  discussing  interesting  people  and 
events. 

At  that  pai'ticular  time  they  were  all  ri'ading  a  cop>-   of   a  speech 
on  Suffrage  which  was  made  by  Dr.  Mcllwaine  before  the  Constitu- 
tional Convention,  and  which  had  been  brought  by  the  latest  arrival 
from  earth — Dr.  Winston. 
Dr.  Brock  was  pointing  out  the  defects  in  style,  while  Dr.  Armstrong  was  wonder- 
ing when  he  would  reach  that  height  of  eloquence. 

Charon  had  assumed  charge  of  the  boat  and  was  doing  all  in  his  ])ower  to  make  the 
passengere  enjoy  themselves. 

The  above  order  adtlressetl  to  Charon  came  from  Dr.  Hagby.  Shades  do  not  al- 
ways ha^-e  tastes  similar  to  those  which  their  former  selves  had. 

After  drinking  two  toasts  apiece  to  one  another,  Dr.  Brock  was  just  proposing  a 
toast  to  the  dead  languages,  when  Charon  entered  and  announced  that  Dr.  Mcllwaine 
had  just  arrived  and  wished  to  know  if  he  could  enter. 

Charon  was  ordered  to  jHirify  the  Doctor  of  all  earthly  ajipearance  and  to  conduct 
him  into  their  austere  company. 

They  were  all  greatly  surprised  to  see  the  Doctor  and  he  himself  said,  "Well,  gen- 
tlemen, I  thought  I  would  never  get  here.  Do  you  know,  that  Convention  has  just 
adjourned?" 

"It's  a  wonder  it  atljourned  when  it  did  if  they  allowed  you  to  debate  whenever 
30U  wished  to."  retorted  Dr.  Bagby. 

"Well,  now  Dr.  Mcllwaine,  didn't  you  think  how  much  of  the  State's  money  you 

were  spending  all  that  time?     Now  suppose " 

"Xow,  suppose  you  stop  moralizing  so  much  and  allow  Dr.  Mcllwaine  to  tell  us 
what  the  convention  decided  to  do  with  the  negro." 

"It  was  unanimously  decided  to  ship  the  whole  negro  ixipiilation  to  Hades."  Dr. 
Mcllwaine  informed  them. 

"Would  that  I  were  back  on  earth!"  exclaimed  Dr.  AUmond,  in  classic  tones. 
But  Charon  seemed  to  enjoy  the  prospect  of  arrivals  shortly. 

"Uncle  Richard,  uhm.  how  did  you  leave  the  boys  at  College?"  asked  Dr.  Henry 
Mcllwaine,  very  timidly. 

"Oh,  nothing  vmusual  was  happening.  I  believe  three  hatl  just  been  expelled  and 
four  ]nit  on  jiroliation.     Nothing  of  unusal  interest,  though." 

After  a  long  pause.  Dr.  Mcllwaine  exclaimed,  "Well,  well,  there's  my  young- 
friend.  Dr.  Armstrong.  I  hadn't  seen  you  before,  you  mustn't  be  timid  here  among 
us.     Tell  me  how"  you  succeeded  with  my  cla.sses  while  I  was  gone. 

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Dr.  Aniistroni;-  drow  a  Idiig,  deep  sigh,  and  finally  said,  "Well,  sii-.  tho  hoys  and  I 
were  always  the  best  of  friends." 

"And,  then  Doctor,  I  noticed  that  so  many  more  hoys  were  ahsent  from  my  classes 
on  account  of  sickness  than  from  any  of  the  other  classes." 

As  Dr.  Armstrong  made  this  last  remark,  it  seemed  that  someone  was  con\-ulsed 
in  laughter  near  the  door,  and  on  turning  in  that  direction,  they  recognized  the  shade 
of  a  former  College  student. 

After  greetings  were  exchangeil,  the  student,  walking  up  to  Dr.  Haghy  and  slajjping 
him  on  the  shoulder,  said, 

"  Doctor  I  have  just  arrivetl  and  bring  you  the  gooil  news  that  ilarconi  is  sending 
messages  around  the  world.  He  asked  me  to  give  you  his  regards  and  to  tell  you  he 
hoped  to  establish  conmiunication  with  you  here  soon." 

"Never,  never,"  exclaimed  Charon,  who  happened  to  he  within  hearing  distance, 
"I  can  never  allow  any  one  to  be  in  conmiunication  with  the  earth, with  all  its  degrad- 
ing influences."  But  Dr.  Bagby  winked  a  knowing  wink  at  Dr.  Winston  who  seemed 
to  comprehend. 

Thereupon.  Charon  turned  to  leave  the  room,  and  as  his  lower  limbs  were  so  con- 
structed as  not  to  permit  of  his  walking  in  a  straight  line.  Dr.  Thornton  inmiediately 
detected  this  fault  and  said  to  him  in  a  gentle  manner,  "  My  dear  ^Ir.  Charon,  you 
shoukl  not  walk  in  that  parabolical  manner,  j'ou  should  describe  a  straight  line  lead- 
ing to  infinity.  Now,  my  dear  sir,  I  know  you  can  remember  this,  if  yo\i  will,  and 
I  ho])e  you  will  try  and  do  so  in  the  future." 

At  these  last  W'ords  the  student's  mind  took  him  l«ick  to  days  of  old. 

And  Charon  pa.ssed  out  of  the  room,  describing  something  between  a  [larablo  and 
an  eclipse. 

After  the  conversation  and  the  wine  had  given  out,  the  .shades  separated  for  the 
night,  after  deciding  to  meet  at  the  same  time  on  the  following  day. 

As  they  left  the  rooiu,  they  were  all  greatly  enjoying  the  weed,  from  which  the\- 
had  so  sinfully  refrained  while  on  earth;  and  Dr.  Thornton  exclaimed,  again  and 
again, 

"Ah!  how  nuich  plcasiu'c  I  missed  on  earth!" 

Early  on  the  following  morning.  Charon  caused  great  excitement  by  announcing 
that  the  entire  African  population  of  Mriginia  would  arrive  some  time  during  the  da}'. 

The  African  shades  seemed  to  think  that  it  was  a  good  thing  that  their  kinsmen 
were  coming  to  join  them,  for,  as  they  said,  they  would  all  lie  in  Hades  soon,  anyhow. 

Night  caiue  but  no  arrivals. 

According  to  agreement,  the  shades  of  the  eight  College  [irofessors  and  the  student 
were  assembled,  discussing  earthly  affaire. 

Dr.  Bagby  seemed  to  be  weary  of  the  conversation  which  was  about  matters  too 
commonplace  and  illogical  to  interest  him. 

Dr.  Armstrong  felt  and  looked  bored,  ami  Dr.  Henry  .McIUvainc  s|)okc  only  to 
second  what  his  uncle  Richard  said. 

Dr.  Thornton,  who  had  looked  greatly  tnmhlcd  during  tlie  e\-ening,  at  last  sjioke 
to  the  student,  saying,  "ily  dear  sir,  I  wish  to  ajiologizc  to  you  for  not  allowing  you 
to  pass  on  your    final  Junior  Math,  examination.      Vou  received  se\enty-four  and 

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iiiiietv-nine  onc-himdredths.  but.  as  yoti  know,  I  wa.s  always  accurate.     However, 
if  I  were  to  do  tliis  over.  I  would  mark  differently  from  the  way  1  marked  on  earth." 

"  Uhm !  uhni !  yes.  I  remember  you.  sir.  You  are  the  young  gentleman  to  whom 
I  didn't  give  a  distinction  becau-;e  I  thought  you  weren't  working  my  English  and 
came  to  class  to  laugh  and  have  fun.  You  see  I  thought  I  could  mark  a  fellow  just 
by  looking  at  him  and  sizing  him  up.  but  I  see  now  that  I  was  wrong.  Uhm!  by  the 
way,  how  did  you  enjoy  my  History  cla.ss?" 

"Oh!  very,  very  well,  indeed,  sir.     We  all  did." 

"Now,  sir,  I  wish  to  ask  you  this  one  question.  How  many  of  your  .lunior  anil 
Senior  Orations  were  original?" 

"(July  one.  Doctor,  and  that  was  the  one  on  Immigration,  in  which  you  made  the 
fewest  corrections. 

"Are  you  going  to  monopolize  the  conversation  the  whole  evening?"  asked  Dr. 
Bagby,  rather  \-ehcmently. 

"  If  Uncle  Richard  says  so,"  replied  Dr.  Henry  ilcllwaine. 

AATiercat,  Dr.  Bagby.  with  a  look  of  contempt,  left  the  room,  followed  by  Dr.  Win- 
ston, who  it  seemed,  was  aiding  Dr.  Bagby  in  many  physical  experiment.s. 

Soon  afterward,  the  student  also  left  the  room  and  had  proceeded  only  a  short 
distance  when  he  was  met  by  Charon,  by  whom  walked  two  shades,  indistinct  in 
the  dark. 

However,  when  Charon  informed  the  student  that  they  were  Stokes  and  .lohn  just 
arrived  with  the  other  African  shades,  he  exclaimed: 

"Well,  well,  Stokes,  how  are  you?  And,  John,  you  are  as  fat  as  your  former  self. 
AVhat  were  the  boys  doing  when  you  left  the  college?" 

Stokes  exclaimed,  "  Boss,  how  is  you?  Well,  suh.  I  never  'xpected  t'  see  you  in  dis 
here  place. 

Dem  boys  was  in  more  devilment  when  we  left,  afreezin'  of  the  bell  and  a-paintiu" 
up  things." 

"Well,  suh,"  interrupted  John,  "  I  sho  is  'prised  t'  see  you  here.  I  never  knowed 
you  was  in  any  devilment  at  Coll(>ge.      1  thought  \'ou  was  the  other  kind. 

"Where  Dr.  :\Icllwaine?"  asked  John. 

"Where  Dr.  Thornton?"  asked  Stokes. 

"  I  wants  to  tell  him  'l)ciut  dat  ole  rooster  of  his'n  what  he  used  to  ha\'e  sn  nuich 
anxiety  with." 

Just  then  they  reached  the  i-(iom  wliei-e  were  assembleil  the  shades  of  the  College 
professors,  and  yovi  would  have  concluded,  from  the  gn^etings  that  the  Africans  were 
part  of  the  Faculty.     Dr.  Thornton  at  once  recognized  Stokes  and  said  to  him: 

"  Stokes,  how  do  yon  tlo?  I  am  just  as  glad  as  I  can  be  to  see  you.  Stokes,  where 
are  the  keys?  And  before  you  left  did  you  put  uj)  the  long-handled  hoe  and  the  short- 
handled  shovel?     And  where's  that  speckled  rooster,  Stokes?" 

To  which  Stokes  very  meekly  res]iontled.  "  Well,  now,  lioss,  I  shet  up  dat  nidster  an 
I  .sh(>t  U])  everything,  but  1  didn't  hav  no  key  for  to  lock  them  up." 

"  My  dear  sir."  replied  Dr.  Thornton  in  kind  but  forceful  word,  "this  will  never  do. 
I  don't  see  why  I  have  to  keep  telling  you  about  the  keys  over  and  ovei-  again.  Now, 
I  am  afraid  the  rooster  will  get  out  before  we  can  get  back  to  it." 

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"It  is  to  be  lioped  so,"  said  Dr.  Brf)ck. 

At  this  junctui'o,  the  shade  of  Tncle  John  l-^vaiis  cxchiiined. 

"I)i'.  Bagby,  deni  boys  done  got  some  keys  and  went  in  your  worlc-sliop  aiirl  look 
at  what  all  yon  got  in  it,  and  done  took  away  some  'leetricity  and  some  dat  wire-less 
telegraphy  what  you  used  to  fix." 

"Well."  res])onded  Dr.  ^Icllwaine,  "they'll  be  with  us  soon,  and  then  we'll  have  a 
Faculty  meeting." 

At  this  Dr.  Armstrong  began  to  be  highly  elated,  for  he  had  been  to  but  few  Facult>' 
meetings  on  earth,  and  it  was  to  him  what  a  new  toy  is  to  a  child. 

This  conversation  was  hardly  done  with  before  a  score  or  more  of  College  students, 
who  had  been  shi]3ped  from  College  at  varioius  times,  came  into  the  room  to  see  what 
coidd  cause  Dr.  Mcllwaine  to  speak  at  so  high  a  pitch. 

After  they  had  all  taken  seats  and  were  busy  discussing  the  metamorphoses  through 
which  each  professor  had  passed.  Dr,  Mcllwaine  said, 

"  Young  gentlemen,  we,  the  Faculty  of  Hampden-Sidncy  College,  wi.sh  to  express 
to  you  our  deep  regret  that  we  expelleil  you,  for,  since  coming  here,  we  have  thought 
over  the  matter  and  know  we  did  wrong  by  you. 

And  for  this  injustice  we  <lid  you,  we  ask  your  pai'dnn." 

"  Uhm,  yes,  I  remember  how  I  behaved  myself  when  I  was  at " 

"That  W'ill  do,  Henry,"  interrupted  Dr.  Mcllwaine,  who  was  inuuediately  obeyed. 

"I  would  like  to  ask,"  said  Dr.  AUmond,  "if  they  like  my  successor  at  Hampden- 
Sidney  better  than  they  did  ine.  Tliat  would  hardly  be  possil^le,  though.  And  will 
the  latest  arri\al  tell  nie  whether  m>-  books  have  reached  the  oOO, 000th  editou  or 
not.  I  well  remember  how  my  dear  Latin  cla.sses  sent  me  letters  of  esteem  and  ap- 
preciation, for  which  I  felt  so  grateful." 

AVhen  last  heard  from,  tlie  shades  of  the  professors  and  of  the  students  were  living 
in  perfect  harmony. 

Dr.  Bagbj'  was,  unknown  to  Charon,  in  constant  commimication  with  Sig.  ilar- 
coni.  Dr.  Thornton  was  endeavoring  to  reach  infinity.  Dr.  AUmond  was  still  writing 
jioetry;  Dr.  Mcllwaine  was  talking  to  John  and  Stokes  about  occult  mattere; 
Dr.  Armstrong  was  crannning  Psychology  from  habit;  Dr.  Winston  was  attempting 
to  turn  silver  into  gold;  and  Dr.  Brock  was  still  telling  jokes  anil  laughing  at  them 
himself. 


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Chacun  a  Son  Gout 


(a  long  way  after  HORACE.) 


There  may  be  he  who  loves  the  storm 
And  rides  the  windwaves  with  his  ship; 
But  as  for  me  and  my  good  heart 
We  love  the  sweets  of  Lydia's  lip. 

There  may  be  he  who  glories  in 
The  tented  field  'neath  angry  skies; 
But  as  for  me  and  my  good  heart 
We  love  the  light  of  Lydia's  eyes. 

There  may  be  he  who  loves  to  hoard 
The  piled  wealth  Commerce  has  in  store; 
But  as  for  me  and  my  good  heart 
We  value  Lydia's  fond  words  more. 

Oh!  Lydia  sprung  from  noble  dames. 
My  sweet  protection  and  my  pride. 
May  naught  but  joy  and  peace  and  love 
'Twjxt  thee  and  me,  my  love,  abide. 


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In   the  Autumn 


In  the  autumn,  in  the  twilight, 

Then  I  most  delight  to  rove, 
'Neath  the  calm  and  rugged  shadows. 

Where  I  first  met  her,  my  love; 

There  to  stand  in  God's  first  temple. 

In  the  forest  sere  and  dun. 
Arched  vault  suspended  o'er  me 

Frescoed  by  the  dying  sun. 

Sweet  the  music  of  the  twilight; 

Woodland  songsters'  vesper  hymns. 
Trebled  by  the  chirp  of  insects, 

Sound  from  overhanging  limbs. 

Fond  the  memories  that  come  o'er  me. 
Brighter  than  the  crystal  gem, 

Purer  than  the  dew  on  leaflets — 

Tears  that  heaven  has  shed  for  them. 

In  a  meditative  mood,  I 

Love  to  turn  the  course  of  Time 

Down  the  pictured  halls  of  memory. 
And  to  seek  for  the  sublime. 

In  the  autumn,  in  the  twilight. 

Though  the  ocean's  leagues  may  roll 

In  between  us,  surging  madly, 
I  shall  seek  a  woodland  stroll. 

There  I'll  wander  with  these  memories. 
And  communion  sweet  will  hold 

With  the  tall  and  leafless  giants. 
With  these  forest  kings  of  old. 

Till  I  see  the  great  Orion 

Rise    to    the    welkin    high 
Till  the  night  shall  'gin  to  draw  her 

Spangled  curtain  'cross  the  sky. 

Then   the    footsteps   slow   and   measured. 
Homeward  once  again  I'll  stray. 

Bearing  in  my  heart's  sweet  thoughts,  that 
Naught  but  Death  can  take  away. 

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Traditio  Collegii  Vetus 


[Perhaps  every  student  at  our  eollege  is  aeiiuaiuted  witli  the  ti'adition  of  the  mys- 
terious disappearance  of  the  collejie  bell  alxuit  the  year  ISoO.  ilany  of  us,  listening 
on  a  winter's  evening  to  tales  founded  on  the  saying  that  the  l)ell  is  hidden  within 
sight  of  the  top  window  of  the  Fourth  Passage,  have  longed  to  hriug  honor  upon 
ourselves  by  discovery  of  its  whereabouts:  perhaps  others  have  wasted  hours  in  a 
fruitless  search  for  this  ancient  relic.  A^'e  consider  oursehes,  therefore,  very  fortunate 
in  at  last  having  this  light  thrown  on  the  sub.icct  by  one  who  considers  himself  as 
"particeps  criminis."  Who  knows  but  that  the  old  bell  may  yet,  after  a  silence  of 
more  than  half  a  century,  lift  up  her  voice  once  more  on  the  old  "  hill "? — Em  roK.] 

DT  was  in  the  early  eighties,  and  I  was  attending  school  at  dear  old  Ham])dcn-Sid- 
ney  College.     It  was  the  month  of  February  and  accordingly  I  had  heaped  high 
the  logs  in  my  fire-place  (there  were  no  .stoves  then),  and  had  been  enjoying, 
on  the  ]iarticular  night  of  which  I  speak,  several  books  after  my  own  taste. 
It  was  past  midnight  and  still  I  sat  musing  on  ^\hat  I  had  read. 

Although  the  fire  was  of  sufficient  warmth,  there  suddenly  came  o\-er  me  sucli  a 
succession  of  chills  and  strange  emotions  as  I  have  never  before  or  afterwards  ex- 
perienced. To  explain  the  phenomenon  I  do  not  attempt.  I  was  l^eing  tormented 
by  a  morbid  "solitude  animi,"  from  whose  awful  hold  I  had  often  attempted  in  \'ain 
to  extricate  myself;  and  as  I  felt  its  fatal  clutches  on  nw  mind  more  and  more,  I 
could  but  resign  myself  to  its  overwhelming  power,  and  cease  to  think.  It  must  have 
been  some  time,  howe\-er,  before  my  lirain  and  mind  ceased  thus  to  work,  for  I  can 
remember  what  phantastic  spectres  and  s\\eet-perfumed  thoughts  at  first  peopled 
my  brain,  which  seemed  crowded  with  the  most  jihantasmagoric  apparitions.  First 
came  the  morbid,  dull  thoughts  whose  effect  was  only  increased  by  the  consequent 
happy  mental  state.  At  first  it  seemed  as  though  I  were  seated  in  a  A'cnetian  gon- 
dola, listening  to  the  laughing  of  the  waters  and  of  Beatrice  at  my  side.  I  could  heai- 
the  gondolier  singing — sweetl}-,  e\-er  s^^eetly, — and  I  thought  I  never  would  exper- 
ience another  i)ain  or  sorrow.  I  could  see  against  the  .sky  the  silhouettes  of  the  pic- 
turesque buildings,  and  it  seemed  as  though  this  ^^•ere  some  haven  into  which  I  was 
entering,  ever  to  l)e  protected  from  worldly  toil  and  trifles.  Suddenly  the  scene  was 
changed,  and  I  was  in  the  crater  of  a  very  volcano.  I  was  surrounded  by  creatures 
who  were  pe.sts  more  than  humans  and  who  siroatly  annoyed  n\e.  And  yet  I  was 
powerless  to  resist  them. 

Just  as  I  was  summoning  ;ill  my  i)o\vei's  to  dri\e  off  the.se  pygrny  creatures,  the 
scene  was  changed  once  more  and  now  I  stood  liy  a  mighty,  rushing  river;  and  as  [ 
stood  thus,  I  was  gradually  sinking,  .sinking, \\hen  alas!  I  awoke  and  found  my- 
self before  what  seemed  to  be  a  fis.sure  in  the  rocky  precipice,  in  a  dense  and  gloomy 
woods.  Where  I  was  and  how  I  hajjpened  to  be  there,  I  knew  not!  It  seemetl  but  a 
moment  since  I  had  Iteen  liyppily  musing  ))efore  my  fir(\      Xot  being  alile  to  dis- 

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tinii'iisli  any  dhjocts  at  a  distance  from  hip,  I  was  soarchinu'  nearby  foi'  some  clue  to 
my  exact  location,  when  I  came  iijion  an  old  lantern,  wliich  I  had  often  used,  l)ut 
which  I  was  uncon.scious  of  having  brought  with  me  that  night.  Ha\ing  regained 
full  possession  of  my  ))owers,  I  now  searched  what  few  pockets  I  had  for  matches 
with  which  to  make  a  light.  It  was  with  the  greatest  joy  imaginable  that  I  finally 
brought  forth  one  match,  which  1  deemed  as  \'alualile  as  my  life  itself.  When  lighted 
the  lantei'n  gave  forth  only  a  very  faint  light  which  ]iierced  the  stygian  darkness  only 
a  few  feet,  and  that  dimly.  How  long  I  had  been  wandering  I  knew  not  nor  cared, 
my  only  ])urpo.se  being  to  ol)tain  my  Ijearings  and  to  make  myself  more  comfortable 
in  mind  as  well  as  in  body.  Whether  it  was  play  of  my  imagination  or  not,  at  every 
motion  of  the  lantern,  there  crept  across  the  ground  vast  and  hifleous  shapes  wiiich 
were  accompanied  each  time  by  the  most  pitiable  moans  in  the  very  bowels  of  the 
earth  beneath.  For  these  reasons,  I  shrank  back,  utterly-  ox-crcome,  and  was  step- 
ping ra])idly  backwards  when  I  was  appalled  by  what  I  saw — a  wiile  and  bottomless 
chasm  which  seemed  to  beckon  me  to  itself.  I  now  fully  realized  in  how  great  a 
ililemma  I  was,  positi<:)netl  thus  between  a  gaping  abyss  on  the  one  side  ami  a  rocky 
precipice  on  the  other.  \\Tiither  to  turn  I  knew  not,  and  the  more  I  thought  on  this 
the  more  my  mind  refused  to  act,  until  the  ^'ery  earth  seemed  to  reel  beneath  me.  I 
ci'icd  out  in  a  feeble  voice  for  help,  but  the  only  response  I  received  was  a  vacant, 
mocking  echo  from  the  rocky  walls  beyond.  I  now  fell  to  thinking  of  the  danger  of 
falling  over  into  and  being  swallowed  up  by  this  open,  hungry  abyss  nearby,  to  take 
my  place  with  possible  scores  of  other  unfortunates.  The  more  I  attempted  to 
dismiss  all  thought  of  this  chasm,  the  more  firmly  it  took  ])ossession  of  my  mind  ; 
imtil  I  was  finally  drawn  by  some  inscrutable  force  to  the  very  brink  when  there  fell 
upon  my  ears  a  series  of  screams  so  indistin(;t  that  they  seemed  to  come  from  un- 
fathomable depths. 

As  I  stejiped  heedlessly  back  towaixls  the  rocky  precipice,  my  lantern  cast  faint 
rays  of  light  back  into  the  fissure  of  the  i-ock,  thus  disclosing  to  view  a  seeming  small 
recess  directly  back  of  the  rocks.  As  I  was  of  a  curious  and  insatiable  disposition, 
an  irresistible  desire  seized  me  to  investigate,  if  possiljlc,  this  recess.  On  studying  the 
position  and  poise  of  the  huge  entrance  rock,  as  it  were,  I  detected  that  it  was  so 
placed  as  to  be  easily  moved  in  a  rotary  manner,  although  it  had  the  appearance  of 
being  cjuite  innnovable.  When  I  had  thus  succeeded  in  entering,  what  was  my 
great  astonishment  and  delight  to  find  this  .seeming  mere  hole  to  be  a  cave,  low.  but 
extending  by  winding  passages  in  all  directions.  On  casting  my  lantern  about  to 
see  that  I  had  .securely  replaced  the  entrance  rock,  I  noticed  inscribed  thereon  a  n>nn- 
ber  of  rough  and  distinct  initials,  which  at  first  baffled  my  most  strenuous  efforts  to 
decipher  them.  The  only  letter  distinguishable  was  the  letter  "A,"  seemingly 
carved  more  cai-efuUy  anrl  more  tleeply  than  the  others.  Just  below  these  letters 
were  four  imperfect  figures,  the  first  two,  which  were  the  only  ones  distinguishable, 
being  "  1<S — ."  .After  s])ending  some  time  in  vainly  endeavoring  to  decipher  the 
remaining  figures.  I  jiroceeded  to  walk  directly  away  from  the  entrance.     Seeing  a 

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passage  whose  ceiling  was  nnicli  higluT  than  that  of  the  main  passage,  and  which  led 
off  to  tlie  right,  I  proeeeded  along  that  passage  for  some  minutes,  being  much  at- 
tracted all  the  while  by  the  imusual  formation  of  the  rock  which  composed  the  walls 
and  ceilinu'.  I  had  proceeded  thtis  for  .some  time,  when,  without  warning,  I  .stum- 
bled and  fell  headlong  to  the  floor.  On  casting  about  my  lantern  to  discover  the 
cause  of  )ny  accident,  I  was  frightened  beyond  all  powers  of  description,  to  find  that 
I  was  being  stared  fidl  in  the  face  by  a  pair  of  tlie  darkest,  crudest  and  most  fiendish 
eyes  it  has  been  my  lot  to  gaze  upon.  When  I  had  summoned  sufficient  courage  to 
gaze  once  more  into  their  depths.  I  was  suddenly  convulsed  \\-ith  the  direst  forebod- 
ings and  painful  emotions.  My  whole  frame  gave  evidence  of  the  aaonies  I  was  then 
sufferinsi.  In  the  jire.sence  of,  and  as  it  seemed  to  me,  in  the  \'ory  clutches  of  this 
form,  I  was  utterly  powerless:  niy  will-power  was  jjcnumlied  and  so  also  were  my 
other  mental  faculties,  save  only  my  memory  which  brought  before  me,  in  brilliant, 
horrilile,  mocking  array,  the  deeds  of  my  life.  At  this  my  very  l)liiod  froze  within 
me,  and  I  swooned  away  int(j  a  mental  state  far  worse  than  liefore,  from  which  I 
endeavored  in  vain  to  extricate  myself.  It  .seemed  as  though  I  were  grasping  at  life 
itself,  ami  that  when  I  had  all  but  seized  u])on  it.  it  receded,  cruelly  and  irretrievably. 
Wlien  I  was  finally  delivered  from  this  state  of  mind,  my  eyes  fell  straightway  ujion 
that  form,  whose  gaze  had  not  only  not  ceased,  but  had  even  increased  in  intensity 
and  horriblcness.  Summoning  all  my  ])owers,  however,  1  finally  succeeded  in  Ijiing- 
ing  my  lantern  into  such  position  as  that  the  light  could  disco\er  the  whole  contour 
of  the  form,  and  especially  the  face,  which  I  had  up  to  now  seen  only  partially.  I 
had  no  sooner  accomplished  this  than  it  was  unex]3ectedly  revealed  to  me  that  what 
I  liad  been  dealing  with  for  hours,  as  it  seemed  to  me,  was  a  full  length — skeleton. 

After  examining  the  .skeleton,  I  began  to  reason  as  to  the  cause  of  its  being  in  .so 
unnatural  a  ]ilace.  I  was  engaged  in  attempting  to  disco\('r  some  clue  which  niiiiht 
aid  me  in  my  theories,  when  my  eyes  fell  upon  a  medium-sized  cnvelo]ie,  half  hidden 
in  the  loose  earth  of  the  floor.  When  I  had  o]iened  and  read  the  enclosed  lettei',  1 
was  furni.shed  with  the  following  data  :  First,  the  letter  was  dated  "  1880,"  so  that 
the  posses.sor  nuist  have  been  alive  at  that  time;  secondly,  as  the  envelope  had  been 
exposed  to  the  action  of  the  atmosphere  with  all  that  it  might  contain,  the  only  letters 

distinguishabl(>  were   "H den-Si ey   Coll ,   Pr Ed d   Co..    A'a.," 

which  added  strenjith  to  the  su])])osition  that  the  pos.ses.sor  must  have  been  at  that 
time  a  student  at  Hampden-Sidney  College.  But  who  was  the  possessor  of  the 
letter?  Wlio  the  reci]>ient  thereof?  .\nil  was  this  skeleton's  former  .self  the  recii)ient 
of  that  letter?  Such  were  the  thoughts  tliat  puzzled  me  wliile  I  jiroceeded  on  my 
way  through  passage  after  ]iassage  of  this  cave,  wrajiped  in  ''.stygian  darkness  for- 
lorn." 

When  I  had  jiroceedefl  thus  for  .some  time,  there  arose  abruptly  to  the  left  a  rock 
wall  upon  which  were  scul]itured  with  seeming  grace  and  care,  line  after  line  of  Latin 
characters.  First  came  the  date,  "a.  il.  \'II,  Kal,  Mai-t  18  Anno  Domini."  the  last 
two  figures  in  the  yi^ar  beinu  indistinct.   For  once  in  my  college  course  I    was    I'e- 

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joiced  that  I  was  well  versed  in  Latin — at  least  sufFiciently  well  versed  to  translate 
this  interesting  inscription.  And  when,  upon  reaching;  tlie  fourth  line  thereof.  I 
discovered  that  I  was  on  the  point  of  being  informed  beyond  the  shadow  of  doubt 
and  by  definite  directions,  the  whereabouts  of  the  college  bell  which  had  been  piu- 
loined  nearly  three  decades  before,  my  heart  lea{>ed  for  very  joy,  and  I  could  not 
read  the  remainder  of  the  inscription  sufficiently  fast.  I  was  oveJ'come  by  an  imiisual 
combination  of  emotions;  I  was  rejoiced  beyond  all  power  of  description;  I  was  highly 
excited;  and  yet  I  was  so  awed  and  marvellously  affected  by  this  unexpected  dis- 
covery that  I  could  not  but  shed  a  tear  at  the  thought  of  all  that  was  connected  with 
the  mysterious  disappearance  of  this  revered  college  property.  I  do  not  hesitate  in 
making  the  statement  that,  since  the  date  of  the  bell's  disappearance,  there  has  never 
entered  Hampden-Sidney  a  Fre-shnian  who  was  not  told  how  mysteriously  the  Ix'll 
had  disappeared  and  that  it  was  supposeil  to  have  been  hidden  in  sight  of  the  College 
Dormitory.  How  much  time  has  been  spent  by  students  in  search  for  that  bell,  no 
one  can  say.  How  many  tlieories  have  arisen  concerning  its  disappearance,  its 
whereabouts,  and  its  ])urIoinersI  To  liow  many  jioets  had  it  been  for  an  ins]jiration! 
How  many  students  have  been  strongly  mo\cd  to  do  likewise!  With  how  uuich 
charm  and  my.stery  has  its  disappearance  been  associatccl  in  the  uiinds  of  the  sulise- 
quent  generations  of  .students!  And  yet  the  mystery  has  remained  unsolved,  and, 
as  the  n\ajority  consider,  never  to  be  .solved. 

^^uch  were  m>-  thoughts  as  I  eagerly  ilrank  in  the  minute  directions  as  to  the  bell's 
whereabouts.  Having  .satisfied  myself  that  I  could  make  my  way  to  its  hiding-place 
I  ])rocceded.  according  to  directions,  .some  paces  to  the  right,  which  brought  me  close 
u]i  to  the  o]ii)ositc  wall.  Feeling  my  way  along  this  wall,  I  came  upon  an  exceetlingly 
nari-ow  passage  to  the  right,  along  which  I  had  ]>rocceded  only  a  short  distance  when 
my  eyes  fell  upon  the  medium-  sized  rock  mentioned  in  the  directions  as  fitting  into 
the  wall  rathfT  imperfectly  along  the  upper  edge.  I  was  again  completely  overcoiue 
as  I  .stood  there,  to  tliink  that  I  was  al)out  to  be  ushered  into  the  explanation  of  a 
mystery  that  had  been  ])uzzling  generations  of  students  for  three  decades,  as  we 
then  thought.  It  was  almost  witli  rehictance  and  hesitancy  that  I  forced  out  of  its 
long  resting-]ilace  this  rock  which  had  thus  .stood  like  a  silent  watchman  to  guard  its 
ju'ecions  treasure  within,  and  I  could  almost  hear  the  watchman  cry  out  against  me. 
But  my  curiosity  having  overcome  my  sentiment.  I  finall\'  succeeded  in  forcing  back 
the  rock,  to  have  disclosed  to  view  the  dim  relic  of  what  was  once  the  mo.st  talkative 
creature  in  all  the  country  round.  As  it  had  been  well  i)rescr\ed  in  its  nearly  air- 
tight encasement  from  the  gases  which  might  ha\e  been  in  the  cave,  there  was  little 
rust  U])on  it.  I  discovered  therefore,  that  it  had  been  made  as  early  as  the  year 
18.38. 

Thinking  to  carry  away  with  me  .some  memento  of  the  occasion.  T  attempted  to 
secure  the  cla])per.  but  I  was  disagreeably  surjirised  to  find  it  gone.  The  purloiner.s 
had  no  doubt  I'emoved  the  clapper  that  the  bell  might  not  announce  to  the  slumber- 
ing students  wliat  was  going  on.     I  was  .satisfied,  however,  to  find  remaining  on  tlx 

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t(i|i  of  tlie  lirll  a  iiic(liiiii:-si/A'il  irnii  riiii;,  wliicli  I  succeeclcd  in  scciirin;;-.  As  I  ])iit 
iiitij  ]ilace  till'  silent  luit  olofnicnt  ivlic'.  I  added  my  (lath  tn  that  of  the  purloiners  tc> 
keep  secret  all  that  I  had  so  unexjieetedly  discovered. 

Havinsr  betaken  myself  liack  to  the  rock  on  which  were  the  directions  I  was  engaged 
in  committing  to  memory  the  woi'ds  (for  I  had  no  other  means  of  taking  them  away), 
wh(.-u  I  had  thrust  upon  me  tlie  consciousness  that  I  was  alone  in  a  cave  through 
which  I  had  easily  jiassed.  Init  from  which  I  must  now  attempt  to  escape,  which  feat 
was  most  likely  to  Ije  acconijianicd  with  much  difiiculty.  Satisfying  myself  with 
what  words  I  had  already  conmiitted,  I  proceeded  on  my  way  out.  and.  hy  .some 
chance,  which  I  cannot  desire  to  explain.  I  reached  the  entrance  in  a  comiiaratively 
short  length  of  time. 

Plow  long  I  had  remained  in  the  cave  I  coukl  not  tell,  nor  could  I  tell  in  what  di- 
rection I  was  from  the  College,  Proceeding,  therefore,  alon,»:  the  narrow  and  only 
I'ath,  I  was  leil  into  what  seemed  to  he  a  dense  woods,  thougli  I  couhl  hear  the  cours- 
ing of  a  near-hy  stream.  With  no  little  difficulty  I  finally  reached  a  road,  with  which 
I  was  familiar,  and  hy  which  I  soon  ai'rived  at  college,  feeling  more  like  a  being  from 
another  worM  than  like  a  simple  himian. 

V\Hm  i-eaching  my  room  T  learned  that  it  was  then  about  4  o'clock  in  the  morning, 
and  that  it  had  therefore  been  about  four  hours  since  I  had  left  my  room  so  mysteri- 
ously and  unconsciously,  flavin,"'  ]iut  the  iron  ring  into  a  safe  hiding-place  I  retired 
at  once  in  order  to  secure  as  much  rest  as  possible  so  that  on  the  following  day  there 
might  be  no  evidence  of  my  fatigue.  As  I  was  rooming  alone  during  the  year  in 
which  tills  took  |)lacc,  my  strange  adventure  on  that  memorable  night  has  never  l)een 
known  to  another  ]ierson,  and  it  was  with  much  hesitancy  that  T  wrote  this  account 
of  it. 

As  I  ha\-e  liefore  mentioned.  I  considci'  myself  one  of  the  |iarties  to  the  secret, 
and  ]i\n-pose  never  relating  more  than  what  I  have  already  related  in  re.gard 
thereto.  I  have  since  secured  many  Ijeautiful  souvenirs  from  \arious  Muro]iean 
countries,  but  I  esteem  none  of  them  .so  highly  as  I  do  that  old  iron  ring,  which  I 
keep  in  my  "sanctum  sanctorum."  from  which  I  scarcely   ever  rcnioM>  it. 

Xiiii:. — All  of  the  older  Alumni  of  Hampden-Sidney  will  recall  the  strange  and 
unaccnnnted  for  di.sappcarance  of  a  college  student  about  the  year  ISSO.  Vov  some 
time  after  my  above-mentioned  ex])erience,  I  endeaA"ored.  by  all  theories,  tf>  estab- 
lish the  identity  of  the  .skeleton,  and  I  was  finally  led  to  the  almost  unavoidable  con- 
clusion that  it  was  the  skeleton  of  the  college  student  that  had  previously  di.sappearefl 
so  mysteriously.  During  the  remainder  of  my  .stay  at  Hanijiden-Sidney  1  ne\er 
attemjited  to  find  the  cave,  but  on  returning  to  the  college  .some  time  afterward  I 
wended  my  way  mibeknown  to  anyone  else  to  the  entrance  of  the  cave  where,  how- 
ever, my  courage  failed,  and  I  cjuickly  withdrew  by  another  road  to  the  college.  I 
decided  then,  for  the  .sake  of  .secrecy,  that  that  shouM  be  my  last  visit. — "Ahtinniis." 


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When   She  is   Gone 


When  she  is  gone  the  noonday  son 
Dies  out  till  all  is  dark  to  me, 

And  shadows  gather  one  by  one 

Where  merry  sunbeams  danced  in  glee. 

And  day  so  soon  will  burn  to  night. 

And  darkness  reign  instead  of  light. 
When  she  is  gone. 

When  she  is  gone  the  zephyr's  song. 
So  sweet  and  soft  at  twilight  dim. 

In  hollow  tones  that  echo  long 

Turns   to   a   dreary   funeral   hymn, — 

And  nightwinds  croon  among  the  pines 
Sad  dirges  with   unending  lines, 
When   she   is   gone. 

When  she  is  gone  for  days  I  yearn. 

With  longings  which  perhaps  are  vain. 

When  day  to  night  shall  never  burn 
And  pleasure  never  change  to  pain; 

For  life  is  but  a  burden  drear 

Each  lonely  moment  seems  a  year. 
When   she   is   gone. 


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Hunting    Son 


»g 


Hail   to  the  merry  hunters! 

With  hearts  so  light  and  free. 
Fast  speeding  away  at  the  dawn's  early  gray 

For  tangled  brake  and   lea; 
Cheering   our   dumb   companions 

With  lusty  shouts  and  clear, 
With  horns  all  a-knelling,  and  deep  mouthed  hounds  yelling. 

We  chase  the  fleeing  deer. 


Diana's  eye  beams  on  us. 

As  through  the  fen  we  tour. 
Glad  hearts  all  are  singing,  and  hoof-beats  go  ringing 

Across  the  frozen  moor. 
Come  ye,  and  join  the  hunters. 

Drink  deep  the  pure,  sweet  air. 
And  speeding  away  at  the  dawn's  early  gray 

Be  free  from  pain  and  care. 


Enchantment 

The  mellow  light  of  fading  day; 

The  dying  embers  in  the  grate; 
The  gladsome  smile,  and  girlish  way, 

With  music  soft  and  low  and  sweet. 

The  soft  wfiite  hand  and  dimpled  cheek. 
The  gentle  look  of  bright  blue  eyes; 

The  glance  so  coy,  so  quick,  so  meek; 
The  graceful  air  and  happy  smile. 

With  these  blend  gentle  thoughts  of  love. 
That  in  a  tender  heart  do  live; 

And  all  the  powers  of  heaven  above 
Could  no  such  joy  as  this  e'er  give. 


Deeper 


As   the   ocean's   placid   bosom 

Catching    Phoebe's    rosy    rays. 
Sparkling  like  some  plain  of  jewels 

Of  the  old  Arabian  days. 
Often  hides  a  ghastly  body 

Or   some   old   wrecked  vessels  ways. 
So  the  bright  and  the  smiling  faces 

That  we  meet  along  the  ways 
Often  hide  some  secret  sorrow 

From    the    superficial    gaze. 


A  Triolet 

A  pair  of  bright  hazel  eyes. 

And  an  image  that  they  reflected; 
Cause  in  my  thoughts  to  arise, 

A  pair  of  bright  hazel  eyes. 
And  a  heart  taken  quite  by  surprise 

By  a  charm  that  was  never  suspected; 
A  pair  of  bright  hazel  eyes. 

And  an  image  that  they  reflected. — 


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A  Toast  to  Love 


From  dusk  to  dawn,  from  eve  to  morn, 

The    wildest    echoes    waking — 
With  song  and  laugh  this  wine  we  quaff 

Until   the    day   is   breaking; 
Some  drink  to  health  and  some  to  wealth 

And  some  to  fame  undying, — 
While  glasses  clink,  to  Love  I  drink 

With    mingled    joy    and    sighing. 

In  other  lands  on  far  off  strands 

The  tropic  sun  is  gleaming. 
O'er  rock  rimmed  vale  and  dew  kissed  dale 

The    moonlight    soft    is    streaming; 
But   here  and  there  and  everywhere 

The  stars  shine  in  their  glory — 
By  man  to  maid,  in  hall  or  glade. 

Is  told  Love's  sweetest  story. 

The  evening  hymn  at  twilight  dim 

In    tones    subdued    is    ringing. 
The  brooklet  near  with  murmurs  clear 

Its  echo  still  is  singing; 
But  sweeter  far  than  vespers  are 

I   hear   your   rippling   laughter — 
A  low  sweet  song  that  echoes  long 

And   lives   with   me   hereafter. 

In  coming  years,  when  falling  tears 
Shall  tell  the  saddened  story 
Of  those  who  turned  with  hearts  that  burned 

To  paths  of  love  and  glory; — 
With  long-drawn  sighs  and  tear  dimmed  eyes — 

A    bitter    harvest    reaping — 
Perhaps  he  who  now  kneels  to  you 

Shall  live  this  life  of  weeping. 

To  the  words  that  are  whispered  in  pleading. 

To  the  smile  that  gives  silent  reply; 

To  the  hearts  that   are   wounded  and   bleeding. 

To  the  sorrows  that  never  can  die; 

To  the  vows  that   shall  never  be  broken, 

To  the  bliss  that  I  long  to  be  mine. 

To  the  tales    of    affection    unspoken, — 

Let  me  drain  this  goblet  of  wine. 

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Sketches  by  the  Wayside 


.1.    1).    EuGLESTON,   Jr. 


HE  editor  of  the  Kallidoscoi'i;  has  requested  me  to  continue  the 
articles  written  for  previous  numbers  of  the  Annual,  giving 
sketches  of  former  residents  of  the  "Hill"  and  phases  of  the 
College  life  of  the  recent  past.  Pressure  of  time  has  forbirlden  a 
comijliance  with  the  fii'st  part  of  this  request;  but  it  may  not  be 
amiss  to  relate  some  of  the  incidents  that  occasionally  lightened 
the  quietude  of  the  old  ]ilace. 


One  of  the  ureatest  wits  that  ever  attended  Hamixlen-Sidney  was  "  ]5illy  "  Wilson, 
now  preaching  1  know  not  where.  He  was  as  ftill  of  mi.schief  as  an  egg  of  meat,  and 
if  the  mischief  wasn't  at  hand  Billy  would  invent  it.  He  originated  and  ])lanned 
the  greatest  "sell"  that  ever  came  under  my  ob.servation. 

One  day  an  innocent  looking  notice  was  seen  on  the  bulletin  board  at  the  chapel 
door,  announcing  that  there  would  be  a  meeting  of  the  "leading  and  nio.st  influential 
men  of  the  college"  that  afternoon  at  four  o'clock  "to  consider  a  matter  of  very 
grave  importance  to  the  students."  Some  passed  the  notice  without  .seeing  it,  others 
saw  it  and  stopped  to  read,  and  .soon  the  question  was  going  the  rounds,"  What's 
up?"  No  one  knew,  and  the  fact  that  the  author  of  the  notice  was  unknown  lent  an 
air  of  mystery  to  the  matter  and  whetted  curiosity  to  a  i-azor  edge. 

Aliout  fifteen  minutes  befoi-e  the  hour  of  meeting,  a  few  .students  could  be  seen 
issuing  from  their  rooms  and  wending  their  way  towanls  the  chapel.  In  a  few 
minutes  others  emerged  from  the  various  ])assagcs,  and  soon  about  two-thirds  of  the 
college  Iioys  were  .seated  on  those  notorious  Ijenches  that  in  warm  weather  u.sed  to 
hold  on  to  a  boy's  trou.sers  with  a  grip  that  might  well  have  been  the  envy  of  every 
persevering  bulldog  in  the  county. 

There  was  an  air  of  expectancy  in  the  faces  of  all  present:  a  subdued  hush,  as  if 
something  ominous  was  at  liand.  E\idently  the  meeting  was  considered  an  impor- 
tant one,  for  many  of  those  assembled  were  dres.sed  in  a  style  befitting  a  gra\'e  occa- 
sion. Billy  Hopkins,  now  practicing  law  in  Texas,  had  on  his  Prince  Albert  coat, 
with  all  incidentals  to  match.  "Buck"  Eldridge.  now  preaching,  had  come  with  a 
Coat  at  least  three  inches  longer  than  that  of  Hopkins;  his  shoes  were  blaclced,  his 
hair  freshly  brushed,  and  a  spotless  white  cravat  gave  promise  even  then  of  the 
Inidding  minister.  I  believe  Walter  Watson  was  there,  ready,  if  occasion  offered, 
to  give  an  exhiliition  of  those  oratoi-ical  powers  that  are  now  being  used  in  the 
Constitutional  Convention  to  show  that  "educating  a  negro  spoils  a  farmhand." 
McKehvay — he  of  the  strenuous  editorial  pen — says  he  wa.sn't  there,  tho'  I  aftei- 
wards  heai'd  him  at  a  banquet  in  Ashe\-ille,  \.  C,  give  a  minute  and  vivid  description 
of  the  meeting,  in  wliich  he  said  I  was  present.  The  only  reason  I  wasn't  was 
because  I  lived  a  mile  from  tlie  "Hill"  and  knew  nothinu  about  it.     AIcFaden  and 


17;- 


Tucker  Cirahain  were  probably  not  present,  for  they  were  hard  to  "take  in."     One 
■woukl  be  safe  in  taking  an  oath  that  Gib  link  was  out  \\alking  \\'ith  some  girl. 

After  all  had  taken  scats  and  a  hush  had  fallen  over  the  cro^wl,  Wilson  arose 
quietly  from  a  seat  right  at  the  door  and  said,  "  In  order  to  get  this  meeting  started 
in  a  regular  way  so  that  we  may  know  what  we  are  here  for,  I  move  that  Mr.  Kl- 
dridge  be  invited  to  take  the  chair."  The  motion  was  quickly  seconded,  and  El- 
dridge,  I  was  afterwards  told,  grew  an  inch  by  the  time  he  reached  the  high  platform 
then  in  front  of  the  room.  With  an  air  in  keeping  with  the  importance  of  the  meeting 
and  showing  his  gratification  at  being  made  chairman  of  the  ''most  inflviential  men 
in  college",  Mr.  Eldridge  briefly  thanked  the  students  for  the  honor  they  had  done 
him  and  .suggested  that  a  .secretary  l^e  elected.  This  was  ilone  and  the  chairman 
arose  and  saiil  that  the  meeting  was  open  for  business.  He  then  took  his  seat  and  a 
silence  came  that  after  the  lapse  of  half  a  minute  became  painful. 

"  I  would  be  glad  if  some  one  would  state  the  object  of  the  meeting,"  saitl  the  chair- 
man. Then  slowly  from  his  seat  arose  Wilson.  He  had  his  hanil  on  the  door  and 
the  door  partially  open.  His  face  looked  so  grave  that  pulses  began  to  beat  faster 
and  every  eye  fastened  upon  him.  The  falling  of  the  ]3ro\'erl3ial  pin  could  have 
been  heard,  and  for  the  moment  breathing  almost  stopped. 

"Mr.  Chairman,"  said  Wilson,  "the  object  of  this  meeting  this  afternoon  is, 
1 1  )elieve,  to  find  out  who  are  "the  leading  and  most  influential  men  of  the  college ! " 

He  was  gone,  but  the  sound  that  caught  his  ears  the  moment  he  disappeared  must 
have  frozen  the  blood  in  his  veins.  Such  another  medley  of  vocally  expressed 
emotions  has  never  been  surpassed  in  a  given  time.  There  were  shrieks  of  laughter 
from  the  few  who  saw  how  they  had  been  led  into  the  trap;  but  these  were  drowned 
in  the  howls  of  indignation  and  yells  of  "Duck  him!  Duck  him!"  that  almo.st  tore 
the  throats  of  those  who  had  fallen  from  their  great  heights  of  self-importance  to  the 
ridiculous  depths  that  usually  await  those  treading  such  dizzy  steeps.  The  boj's 
simply  fell  over  each  other  in  their  efforts  to  reach  the  door  and  catch  Wilson.  He 
was  out  on  the  campus  by  this  time,  but  by  the  time  he  reached  the  first  passage 
ste]3S  the  fleetest  of  the  howling  mob  had  issued  from  the  second  passage  anfl  had 
seen  him.  The  veiy  sight  of  him  was  like  the  sight  of  the  fox  to  jmrsuing  hoimds. 
I'p  the  steps  he  went,  but  it  was  no  use.  Those  boys  would  have  gone  through  a 
stone  wall.  A  door  stood  no  chance,  and  I  have  always  thought  that  despite  the 
great  provocation,  Wilson  should  not  have  been  suljjected  to  the  gallons  of  •water 
that  nearly  drowned  him  while  it  was  appeasing  the  wrath  and  soothing  the  wounded 
pride  of  his  fellow  students.  Such  a  masterly  stroke  as  that  should  have  exempted 
him  from  every  feeling  on  the  ]5art  of  the  boys  except  that  of  admiration. 


When  Jim  Rice,  now  practicing  law  somewhere  in  South  Cai'olina.  was  at  old 
Pi'ince  Edward  Academy,  he  took  the  first  honor  away  from  McKelway  and  Bob 
Blanton  and  a  few  others  who  didn't  try  for  it.  Jim  had  an  indomitalile  will  and 
his  faithfulness  deser\'ed  all  praise,  but  when  he  struck  the  college  coui'se  and  entered 
the  race  for  honors  in  the  Sophomore  class  the  pace  ]jroved  too  much  for  him.  He 
decided  to  try  French  as  a  pathway  to  glory,  and  in  the  second  year  of  that  study 
the  class  was  told  to  order  Le  Roi  des  Montagues,  by  Edmond  About.  Shortly  after 
class  several  of  us  were  standing  out  on  the  campus  trying  to  kill  time,  when  Jim 

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came  up  and  asked  me  the  name  and  author  of  the  book,  as  he  wislied  to  order  it. 
I  shoukl  explain  that  "  Peek-a-boo  "  had  just  swejjt  the  country  hke  a  swarm  of 
locusts  and  its  retreating  notes  were  just  then  dying  out. 

"Jim,"  I  said  solemnly,  "you  write  that  name  down.  If  you  tlon't,  you  are 
going  to  make  a  mistake.  Tlie  name  of  the  famous  work  is  Le  Roi  des  Montagues,  and 
it  is  by  Edmond  About.  Now  -\\\\en  you  order  it,  you  be  sure  to  tell  the  dealer 
not  to  senil  you  any  work  by  Peek-a-boo." 

""Why?"  said  Jim,  with  eyes  that  were  childlike  and  Island. 

"Because,"  saitl  I,  "Edmond  About  and  Peek-a-boo  are  brothers,  and  both  are 
famous  wi-iters,  and  the  dealer  might  get  them  mi.\ed  and  send  you  one  of  the  works 
of  Pee1?-a-boo.  Then  \o\\  would  get  behind  in  ^•ol^■  classes  while  waiting  for  the  right 
book." 

So  Jim  wrote  it  all  down  very  carefully,  anrl  emphasized  the  fact  that  tlie  book 
was  by  Edmond  and  not  by  Peek ! 

I  will  not  repeat  the  remark  that  Bernard  Wolff  made  after  Jim  left.  It  was 
merely  an  emphatic  and  prophetic  expression  of  surprise,  but  was  naughty. 


We  used  to  have  some  original  answers  in  Dr.  Mcllwaine's  Bible  Class,  when  we 
were  studying  Smith's  New  Testament  History. 

One  day  Dr.  Mcllwaine  said,  "Mr.  Rice" — meaning  .Tim — "on  what  passage  of 
Scripture  was  the  Nunc  Dhnitfis  founded?  " 

Jim  balked  before  he  made  a  start.     In  order  to  gi\e  him  a  little  encouragement 
the  Doctor  said: 

"Now  let — ",  and  like  a  volley  of  bird  shot  came  the  words  from  Jim's  throat  in 
triumphant  tones,  "  Now  let  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done!" 


This  was  nearly  as  bad  as  the  reply  Billy  Hopkins  made  once  when  Dr.  Mcllwaine 
asked  him  what  became  of  the  water  that  kept  nmning  from  the  River  Jordan  into 
the  Dead  Sea. 

It  was  eviilent  to  Ho]ikins  that  there  was  some  mystery  about  the  matter,  for  of 
course  if  it  ran  out  like  any  ordinary,  well-ljeha^'ed  water,  the  Doctor  would  not  be 
asking  him  such  a  question. 

We  had  just  been  studying  about  the  journeys  of  the  Hebrews  in  the  Wilderness 
and  Ho]:)kins  jirobably  thought  that  if  he  coukl  get  himself  out  of  the  wilderness  of 
uncertainty  and  at  the  same  time  put  the  river  in,  he  would  be  scoring  a  double 
triumph.     So  he  said: 

"  Well,  sir,  there  is  a  wilderness  all  aroimd  out  there,  and  I  suppose  the  water 
runs  out  into  the  wilderness  without  many  i)eople  knowing  al)out  it!" 

The  Doctm'  smiled  audibly  and  confessed  that  he  was  one  of  the  many. 

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One  night  about  1S74  or  'To,  Asa  Du]niy — now  Judge  Dupuy  of  Parkersburg, 
W.  Va., — went  to  Dr.  Peek's  to  call  on  the  young  ladies.  For  some  reason  supper 
was  late  and  just  after  he  anived  the  supper  bell  rang.  Dr.  Peek  was  absent  from 
home  at  the  time.  Of  course  "Mr.  Dupuy"  was  in\ited  down  to  supper,  but  he 
refused  the  invitation.  Miss  Nellie  Peck — now  Mrs.  Alexandei-  Sprunt — begged 
him  to  go  down  and  sit  at  the  table,  even  if  he  did  not  wish  anything  to  eat.  Wlien 
he  again  refused  she  asked  him  his  rea.son.  The  others  were  l)eginning  to  file  out  of 
the  parlor. 

"Well,  ril  tell  you,"  said  he;  ^'Dr.  Peck  is  not  here,  and  Pm  afraid  if  I  go  down, 
Mi's.  Peck  will  ask  me  to  say  grace,  and  I  never  said  one  in  my  life." 

"Oh,  I'll  arrange  that,"  replied  Miss  NelHe.  "I'll  put  Mr.— at  tlic  head  of  llie 
table  and  put  you  around  at  the  side,  and  then  she  will  ask  him." 

"  But  he  doesn't  know  any  more  about  asking  grace  than  I  do." 

"  Oh,  I  guess  he  does,"  said  Miss  Nellie,  and  down  they  went. 

True  to  her  word.  Miss  Nellie  placed  the  other  man  at  the  head  of  the  table  and 
the  Judge  at  the  corner  next  tlie  head.  Judge  Dupuy  began  to  punch  his  fellow 
Student  with  his  foot,  as  the  young  man  was  thoroughly  scared,  not  knowing  anything 
more  about  saying  grace  than  Dupuy.  Mrs.  Peck,  however,  was  entirely  innocent 
of  all  this  plotting,  anil  looking  u])  and  observing  the  more  than  usually  benignant 
countenance  of  Mr.  Dupuy  she  said  : 

"  Mr.  Dupuy,  will  you  ask  a  blessing?  " 

\  shock  in  the  electrocuting  chair  couhi  not  have  caused  a  (|uickei'  stiffening  tlian 
his  whole  system  experienced.  He  froze  and  then  melted,  all  in  two  seconds,  and 
as  he  afterwards  said,  "that  infernal  idiot  at  the  head  of  the  table  kept  .ial)bing  me 
under  the  table  with  his  foot  until  I  couldn't  think  of  anything." 

But  he  had  to  say  something,  for  now  the  silence  was  growing  both  jiainful  and 
lou.d.  With  e\ery  thought  gone  glimmering  he  opened  his  mouth,  and  these  words 
fell  out.  "Xow" — a  gulp — "I  lay  me" — a  gulp — "down  to  sleep — "  and  then  it 
dawned  ujjon  him  that  this  was  not  altogether  a]ipro])riate  for  the  occasion.  He 
gave  it  u])  and  despite  the  desperate  effort  of  all  ])resent  to  have  "silence  come  like 
a  poultice  to  heal  the  blows  of  somid,"  a  huigli  canie  and  the  situation  was  I'elieved. 


We  had  in  my  Senior  year  Schwegler's  History  of  Philosophy  under  Dr.  Mcllwaine. 
If  any  reader  thinks  the  book  is  eas}-,  let  him  whet  his  mental  teeth  on  it  a  \\hile. 

The  lesson  one  day  was  on  Socrates.  There  was  a  preliminary  statement  in  the 
book  as  to  the  personal  appearance  of  that  Greek  interrogation  point.  Just  as  the 
Doctor  was  about  to  ask  some  one  to  recite,  Beverl  yEggleston  came  in,  a  minute 
or  two  late,  btisily  engaged  in  trying  to  gulp  down  a  jiage  or  two  of  philosophy  in  a 
moment.  Dr.  Mcllwaine  made  it  a  rule  to  jjrod  the  boys  into  promptness  by  calling 
on  the  belated  ones;  but  to  keep  them  from  "putting  up  a  job"  on  him,  he  was 
as  lial)le  to  begin  in  the  middle  of  the  lesson  as  anywhere  else,  and  he  was  almost 
stu'e  to  find  the  hardest  passages  for  the  tardy  youth.  When  the  Doctor  made  up 
his  mind  to  do  so,  he  could  give  a  bov  some  very  rough  sledding  on  a  recitation. 

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So  by  tile  tiiiif  Cousin  Bev.  liad  dropped  into  his  sent  Dr.  McUwaine  glanced  ilown 
towards  the  bottom  of  the  page  and  said,  "Mr.  Eggieston — R.  B."  I  used  to 
think  the  Doctor  ]iaused  a  long,  long  time  before  he  repeated  those  initials.  I  was 
"J.  D."  ami  when  I  did  not  know  my  lesson  and  the  Doctor  would  make  one  of  those 
awful  ])anses  before  settling  down  on  "  R.  B.",  it  seemed  to  me  that  time  was  swallow- 
ed up  in  eternity. 

Beverly's  face  took  on  a  slight  paleness,  like  an  early  apple  whitened  by  late 
s]5ring  frost;  then  as  if  time  had  leaped  forward  with  a  bound,  a  flush  gathered 
there,  like  the  tint  of  an  April  sun  on  a  June  ap])le.  Beverly  never  reached  the 
June  stage  at  College,  even  if  he  was  "  plucked"  so  many  times. 

"Mr.  Eggieston,"  said  the  Doctor,  with  a  cruel  deliberation  that  somehow  made 
:ny  mind  revert  to  the  harrowing  scenes  in  Fox's  15ook  of  Martyrs,  "what  did  the 
>  )racle  at  Delphi  say  about  Socrates?" 

Beverly's  last  glance  had  fallen  about  four  paragraphs  above  this  remark  of  the 
Oracle,  but  this  did  not  "give  him  pause."  With  all  the  solemnity  that  one  would 
expect  when  a  Deljjhic  utterance  was  being  delivered,  and  with  a  nnn  xcqtiitur  that 
would  liave  made  Mrs.  Eddy  tvu'n  green  with  envy,  Be\'erly  replied  : 

"  It  said  that  he  liad  a  long  grav  beard,  sir!" 


Santly  McKelway  was  the  envy  of  his  class  in  one  respect  at  least.  He  coukl  read  al- 
most any  Latin  at  sight — and  could  speak  dog-Latin  without  a  trace  of  accent.  This 
knowledge  of  Latin  caused  him  to  neglect  his  granmiar  lesson  sometimes,  and  lie 
rarely  did  more  than  glance  at  the  reading  lesson. 

One  day  Prof.  Blair  called  on  him  to  state  the  rule  for  nouns  after  verbs  of  neetling- 
etc.  McKelway's  knowledge  of  Latin  enabled  him  to  give  the  rule,  and  then  the 
Profe.ssor  asked  him  for  an  example,  as  he  invariably  did  if  he  suspected  that  the 
reciter  had  not  studied  the  lesson. 

ilcKelway  did  some  deep  thinking  for  a  second  or  two,  and  then  reached  down  in 
the  pocket  of  his  trousers  antl  hauled  out  a  co]3per.  Placing  it  carefully  on  the  end 
of  his  index  finger  he  held  it  towards  the  Professor  and  with  a  touch  of  ]iathos  in 
his  voice  said,  "  Egeo  pecunia- — I  am  in  need  of  money." 


I  trust  that  I  am  not  telling  any  secrets  when  I  state  that  one  night  ^lcKelway  and  I 
were  a  conmiittee  to  hand  three  questions  to  the  High  (irand  I'ajama  of  th(^  Phi]). 
society  to  be  reail  out  to  the  memliers  so  that  t]ie>'  could  decide  on  nnc  for  deliate 
at  some  futiu-e  meeting. 

According  to  the  rules,  these  questions  had  to  be  made  out  by  the  committee, 
and  the  (Srand  Pajama  had  to  read  them  two  at  a  time  for  the  vote  of  the  societ}'. 
McKelway  and  I  forgot  all  about  the  matter  >mtil  about  five  minutes  before  the  time 
to  hand  them  in.  We  then  decided  that  we  would  hand  up  two  (piestions  and  infoi-m 
His  Royal  Highness  that  we  would  have  the  third  (piestion  ready  by  the  time  the 
members  had  ex]iressed  l)y  x'ntc  their  uiiinion  on  the  relati\'e  m(M'its  of  the  two 

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questions  submitted.  Everybody  had  to  vote,  and  ('v(>i'vone  voting  had  to  stand 
imtil  the  vote  was  counted.  There  were  between  sixty  and  seventy  members  in 
the  society. 

At  that  time  His  Royal  I'ajania  was  lieverly  Robertson,  who  reigned  with  a 
severity  and  dignity  that  made  the  Freshmen  cjuail  and  drove  terror  to  the  heart 
of  the  evil-doer.  No  smile  dared  ]ilay  about  his  li])s:  the  little  thing  would  have 
been  crushed  instantly. 

His  Highness  called  for  the  ciuestions  and  we  both  arose  and  in  due  form  took 
them  up  to  him  on  a  piece  of  paper.  According  to  the  regular  form  he  said,  "  Gentle- 
men, the  time  has  now  arrived  to  vote  on  the  ciuestion  for  debate  three  weeks  from 
to-night.  You  will  tlecide  between  the  first  two  questions  read,  and  then  the  vote 
will  be  taken  between  the  third  question  and  the  one  rccei\-ing  the  larger  \-otc  on  the 
first  ballot."     Then  taking  the  slip  of  papei-,  he  said : 

"The  first  cpiestion  is — "  and  then  he  tried  to  catch  a  hokl  on  himself  and  squelch 
McKelway  and  me  by  his  sternness.  He  was  going  to  show  us  that  he  could  rise 
above  such  small  wit  and  read  those  questions  without  so  much  as  a  smile.  He 
began  again: 

"The  first  question  is,  'Which  is  the  bottom  side — '",  and  then  he  broke  down. 
It  took  him  a  full  minute  to  get  his  jaws  together,  and  in  the  mcan\\hile  the  members 
\\-ondered  what  could  be  the  matter. 

"Gentlemen."  said  His  Highness,  addressing  McKelway  and  me,  "I  wish  to  say 
that  you  should  be  ashameil  of  yourselves  to  hand  in  such  questions  as  these.  It  is 
disgraceful.  I  am  compelled  to  read  them,  and  so  I  shall  do  so.  But  I  wish  it  were 
in  my  power  to  place  a  heavy  fine  on  each  of  you!" 

.AIcKelway  and  I  had  held  our  countenances  with  a  gi-avity  more  than  becoming 
the  occasion,  anil  as  we  knew  that  under  the  laws  of  tlie  society  we  were  safe  from 
all  threats,  there  was  an  cxtraortlinary  halo  that  played  over  oiu'  faces. 

By  this  time  the  curiosity  of  the  members  of  the  society  had  jumped  from  a  normal 
temperature  to  110  in  the  lamplight. 

"The  first  question,"  said  the  Grand  Pajama  with  what  shi'eds  of  tlignity  he  could 
gather  aroimd  him,  "  is, '  Which  is  the  bottom  side  of  a  batter-cake?' " 

The  laughter  that  went  up  almost  broke  the  plastering,  and  the  members  of  the 
Union  society  Wf)ndercd  if  the  Phip.  hall  was  afire.  As  soon  as  quiet  was  restored, 
the  High  Pajama  said,  "Gentlemen,  you  will  now  decide  between  that  question  and 
this  one,"  and  he  read  the  .second  question.  He  had  now  lost  all  tlignity,  and  was 
laughing  one  nnnute  and  scolding  us  the  next. 

Wlien  the  second  cpiestion  dropped  from  his  lips,  the  mcnd^ers  simply  shrieked. 
I^vit  McKelway  and  I  still  forced  the  regular  ortler,  and  if  there  was  ever  anything 
funnier  than  those  sixty  or  seventy  mendjers  ari.sing  in  turn  and  casting  a  deciding 
vote  between  those  two  questions,  I  never  witnessed  it.  It  is  literally  true  that  the 
crowd  simply  laughed  it.self  out.  Some  of  them  cried;  others  could  not  stand  the 
agony  of  doubling  over  witli  such  continuous  laughter,  and  were  forced  to  roll  down 
from  their  chairs  upon  the  floor.  It  was  at  least  ten  nunutes  before  any  business 
could  be  tran.sacted  at  all,  and  in  a  short  while  after  the  second  vote  had  been  cast 
tlie  Pajama  had  to  declare  the  meeting  atljourned.  McKelway  and  I  had  handed  up 
a  sen.sible  question  as  soon  as  the  voting  was  over  on  the  first  two,  and  had  thus  pre- 
served the  dignity  of  the  society's  deljates. 

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Hut  1  liad  aliiio.-^t  tdriiuttoii  tn  istate  what  the  .sec-oml  qiR'stion  was.     The  truth  is, 
I  do  not  recall  the  exact  WDnlinir  i>f  it. 


Pi'obably  very  few  now  know  of  a  famous  duel  that  once  took  place  in  one  of  the 
rooms  of  the  college  building.  No  one  was  hurt,  but  one  of  the  jjarticipants  was 
scared  out  of  his  wits,  and  probably  thought  he  wa.s  killed. 

In  some  way  MciliU'ran  and  Billy  Madison  had  some  words,  antl  tlu'  boys  deter- 
mined to  have  some  fun.  They  went  to  McMurran  and  told  him  the  ]ilan  :  He  must 
challange  Madison  to  fight  a  iluel,  and  they  would  try  to  persuade  JMadison  to  accept. 
They  told  ^IcMurran  that  they  would  see  that  the  jjistols  were  not  loaded,  but 
would  leave  iladison  under  tlie  iiuiiression  that  they  w(>re.  It  could  easily  be  arrang- 
ed by  the  seconds. 

.Mc.Murran  entered  into  the  scheme  with  great  gusto.  He  sent  Madison  a  formal 
challenge  to  mortal  combat.  His  seconds  carried  the  challenge  and  then  told 
Madi.son  the  scheme — with  additions.  He  was  to  accept,  as  if  he  belie\'ed  the 
challenge  was  meant  in  deadly  earnest,  and  choose  pistols,  the  duel  to  take  place  at 
short  range  in  one  of  the  rooms.  Madison  was  to  put  an  unloatled  pistol  in  his 
pocket,  and  when  the  dueling  pistol  was  hantled  him  by  the  seconds  he  was  to  glance 
at  it,  discover  that  it  was  not  loaded,  and  then  in  dramatic  tones  declare  that  the 
crowd  was  trying  to  murder  him.  At  the  same  time  he  was  to  draw  the  other  pistol 
from  his  hip  pocket  and  begin  to  fire  ])romiscuously,  taking  especial  care  to  point 
the  i^istol  at  Alc^Iiu-ran. 

Th(^  whole  affair  could  not  have  worked  better  if  Booth  hatl  acted  it.  When  the 
time  arrived,  the  two  combatants  appeared,  each  accompanietl  b\'  his  seconds. 
JIcMurran  looked  a,s  if  he  had  blood  in  his  eye.  ^'engeance  was  writ  all  over  his 
countenance  and  ^ladison  had  a  stern  and  set  look  that  made  McMiu'ran  feel  almost 
sorry  for  the  poor  fellow. 

The  preliminaries  were  soon  arranged  and  the  combatants  took  their  places  on 
opposite  sides  of  the  room.  The  pistols  were  handed  them  and  the  seconds  stepped 
quickly  aside.  Suddenly  Madison  looked  at  his  pistol,  then  took  a  closer  inspection, 
when  suddenly  he  dashed  the  empty  weapon  to  the  floor,  jerked  a  jiistol  from  his 
pocket,  and  with  wild-eyed,  desperate  look  hissed  out,  "Scoundrels,  you  are  trying 
to  nuu'der  me!"  At  the  same  time  he  began  firing  the  empty  cartridges  at  every  one 
in  sight.  The  seconds  yelled  out  in  supposed  fear  and  dodged  in  every  direction. 
Madison  ])ointed  the  ])istol  scpiarely  at  .McMnrran  and  began  to  fire.  Mc]\hu'ran 
fell  all  over  himself  and  everybody  else,  and  finally  managed  to  get  mider  the  bed, 
yelling  and  imploring  Madison  not  to  kill  him,  and  ]ierfectly  lim])  with  fear. 

The  ))lot  had  been  a  decided  succe.ss,  and  with  nuich  laughter  the  conspirators 
draggeil  .McMurran  from  under  the  betl,  where  he  lay  more  dead  than  alive. 

It  is  said  tliat  McMnn-an  has  never  had  an\-  fanc\-  for  duels  since  that  time. 


LSI 


A  Song 


My  boat  is  on  the  river 

And  my  hand  is  on  the  oar. 
And  Manette  in  all  her  beauty 

Is    sitting    just    before; 
Now  we  are  out  and  o'er  the  waters 

Like   a   swallow  on   the   wing; 
While    the    cooling   breezes    gather 

To  hear   my  lady  sing. 

And  I'll  row,  boat,  row, 

For    the    evening    cometh    on. 
And  the  shepherd  on  the  hill-side 

Is  piping  on  his  horn, 
And  the  birds  are  dipping  westward 

On  swift  and  noiseless  wing, 
While  Manette  in  all  her  beauty 

Begins  again  to  sing. 

O,  the    waves    are    dancing    lightly 

As  the  moon  peeps  o'er  the  way. 
And  the  stars  are  crowding  outward 

In  all  their  bright   array. 
And  my  boat  is  flying  swiftly 

As  an  airy,  fairy  thing. 
While   Manette   sits  there  before   me 

And  again  begins  to  sing. 


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Commencement  Season  of  1902 


Sunday    lIuRxixci,     Juxio     Sth. 

Ijactalaureatk  Seriiox 

^^^^  ..Rcr.  W.  H.  Liiinl.  J).  ])..  ]'irijinia 

Sunday  Imenixg. 

Address  Before  the   Youxc  Mex's   Christian 

Associatiox 

Rev.    W.    R.    Lainl.D.D.,    ]'i)yinia 

MoXDAY  J'lXEXINC. 

IxKiN  Sduiety  Celeuratiox 

Mr.   James  1).  I'aseo.  '02.  Presiding 
Officer. 
Orations  ])i:i,i\  krkd  hy.  .  .  .Me.ms.  Hanh/  Cross.  '02:  Wilhim  F.  Patton.  'Q:',:  Sluart 

G.  Christ  id  ti.  '():]. 
Marshals Messrs.  Richard  F.  Rerimrd  and  AIuki/  Pa)/ne 

Tuesday  Morxixc,  June  10th. 

Address  Before  the  Literary  Societies Hon.  11'.  .1.  Watson.  Virginia 

Address  Before  the  Society  of  Alumxi Hon.  X.  C.  Man-wn.  Virginia 

Tuesday  1'Iyeninc:. 

PuiLANTHRoi'ir  Society  Celeuration 1//-.   R.   N.   Gralinni,  l^residiny  Officer 

Orations  Delherkd  ijy.  .Messrs.  P.  B.  Hill.'0-2\H.  P.  .Jones.'0:^;W.  C.  Jackson  '03 
Marshals Messrs.    H.    C.    Thornton   and  S.    I).    Craig 

Wednesday  Morninc,  June  IItii. 
Addressios  hy  Memi!i:rs  of  the  Graduating  Class. 

HoXORS  AXD   DiSTIXCTIOXS  AxXOUNCED.       DECREES  CoNFlORRED  (IN  THE  CIRADU.VT- 

INC  Class. 

Wednicsd.vy  ]-"\]:\in(;. 
SiixioR  Cla.ss  Celeuratiox. 

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Commencement  at  Hampden-Sidney 


"Jam  Cytherea  Choros  chtcit  Ve7ius  iimnincntc  Luna. 
JadcHquc  Nymphis  Gratiae  Deccntes, 
Alhnw  terram  quatiuul  pede." — Horace 

(  >\\'  to   avdid   tlio  vSubjcct"   is  the  "title    of    an    address    mice 
(leli\-ei'e(l  hv  Horace  Porter. 

If  ill  the  following  the  subject  is  fre(|uentl\'  ahaiuloiied,  tlie 

reader's  (?)  indulgence  is  requested  at  the  outset.      It  is  a  habit 

which  grows  upon  us  as  we  write  our  Coninienceinent  Orations, 

and  a  very  commendable  habit  it  frequently  is    withal. — For 

think  of  how  boring  tlie  Latin  Salutatory  would  be,  if  the  s])eaker  were 

to  devote  himself  entirely  to  the  discussion   of  his  subject;    while    the 

^  \'aledictorian  would  find  his  speech  summed  up  in  very  few  words.     And 

if  we  make  a  universal  ap)ilication  of  this  business  of  sticking  to  the  subject,  behold 

how  lamentalde  would  lie  the  state  of  a  poor  fellow  on  the  ])roinenade!     But  I  am 

getting  entirely  too  logical. 

The  "Calico"  man  of  Hampden-Sidney  four  years  ago  wlio  didn't  "  get  stuck"  at 
Commencement  had  not  tasted  of  College  life  in  the  ideal. 

Some,  for  this  reason,  advocated  the  abolition  of  the  [jromeiiade,  thinking  than 
this  growing  evil  might  thus  be  eliminated.  They  were  wise  men  no  douiit.  but 
haven't  we  heard  the  same  coinplaiiits  coming  from  what  the  .Iiiiiidr  ()rator  would 
term  the  "  terpsichoreaii  devotee"? 

The  promenade,  so  popular  a  few  years  since,  is  now  rarely  indulged  in ;  other  and 
more  delightful  pastimes  have  supplanted  it.  The  men  of  science  tell  us  that 
nothing  can  liappen,  unless  a  cause  precede,  and  if  the  reasons  for  this  change  are 
sought,  they  can  be  fouiul  in  tlic  doctrine  of  multiplicity  of  causes,  one  of  the  most 
patent,  however,  is  the  monotony  which  seems  to  be  a  jieculiar  characteristic  of  the 
promenade,  I'jveii  in  recent  years,  men  have  been  known  to  pace,  in  one  night,  with 
the  same  girl,  the  Via  Duncana  twenty-five  consecutive  times  from  beginning  to  end. 
This,  simple  reader,  is  the  essence  of  "getting  stuck."  Some,  I  confess,  who  were 
of  a  wiser  sort,  and  not  so  skilled  as  ]:)edestrians,  sought  stich  secreted  spots  for 
refuge  as  the  stone  steps  leading  to  the  chemistry  room,  the  gate  of  tlie  campus 


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looking  northwards,  and  the  vino-clad  scat  which  once  was  near  tjie  third  passage  of 
the  dormitory.  Could  the  gift  of  tongues  be  bestowed  upon  tliose  hartl  stone  steps, 
ideas  would  be  revealed  that  have  never  yet  found  a  place  in  the  minds  of  Romancers. 

Many  tender  hopes  and  youthful  aspirations  received  nourishment  on  those  steps, 
and  just  as  many  were  blasted  in  after  life. 

Like  revelations  coiild  be  made  by  some  of  those  alcoves  in  Union  Hall,  and  the 
spiral  stair-case  leading  to  where  Greek,  Latin  and  Math,  are  taught.  I  have  often 
wondered  if  the  Germans  are  really  as  romantic  as  the  promenade  once  was. 

Exactly  what  the  Commencement  is  at  Ilanipden-Sidney,  one  who  has  never  at- 
tended can  not  know. 

A  philosopher  might  be  able  to  analyze  the  feelings  which  we  experience,  and  re- 
duce every  pleasure  to  its  proper  category — I  won't  do  this  now. 

Of  all  classes  and  conditions  of  people,  however,  I  think  the  lordl}-  Senior  drinks 
deeper  from  the  cup  of  pleasiu'e ;  partly,  perhaps,  because  he  is  more  capable  of  feeling 
the  true  meaning  of  things,  and,  doubtless,  because  he  thinks  the  Commencement  is 
given  in  his  honor.  Behold  him  as  he  stalks  forward  upon  the  stage  and  thvmders 
forth  his  Latin  Salutatory  in  language  that  I  often  think  moves  old  Cicero  to  rise 
from  his  tomb — or,  hear  him,  perchance,  as  he  attacks  the  luitenable  doctrine  of 
tlialectic  evolution  in  his  philosophical  oration,  and  details  in  ideas  never  to  be  un- 
derstood the  real  causes  for  the  existence  of  this  cosmos.  The  ^'aledict(lrian  dis- 
cusses the  imiverse  from  a  general  standpoint,  and  closes  by  reminding  the  Faculty 

that  his  is  a  sad  duty.     We  wonder  the  while  if  this  man  has  any  conscience. 

But  he  says  something  to  tickle  the  "  Hill  Calic."  and  retires  from  the  stage, 
overwhelmed  with  flowers. 

One  of  the  most  enjoyable  features  of  the  entire  Commencement  is  the  celebration 
given  by  the  Senior  Cla,ss  on  their  last  night  at  college. 

With  the  Faculty  there  are  certain  laws  which  are  immutable:  one  of  these  being 
the  ills  rcprchcnsionis.  which  pr()\i(les  tliat  everything  s])oken  on  Senior  Class  night 
sliall  be  read  and  approveil  !)>•  the  Pi'ofessor  of  English.  The  simplest  can  see  how 
such  a  law  tends  only  to  detract  from  the  highest  success  of  such  an  entertainment. 

In  my  college  days  there  were,  fortmiately,  certain  men  who  preferred  to  speak 
extemporaneously,  and  not  knowing  beforehand  what  they  were  going  to  say,  of 
coiu'se,  could  not  conform  tn  the  letter  of  this  law.  lOxtemjiore  speaking  is  surely  a 
desirable  attainment,  and  I  Ikuc  always  failed  to  see  the  justice  in  [nuiishing  a  man 

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because,  while  looking  at  his  sweetheart,  he  forgets  himself  and  criticises  the  custom, 
prevailing  among  some  members  of  the  Faculty,  of  parting  tlie  hair  in  the  middle. 

This  Senior  celebration  is  comparatively  a  recent  custom,  it  has  taken  the  place  of 
what  tradition  calls  an  ugly  club.  <  )f  this  club  history  has  little  to  say.  We  can 
readily  form  a  conjecture  as  to  the  re<iuirements  for  memliership  in  it,  but  aside  from 
this,  even  conjectures  ai'e  somewhat  hazanlous. 

Its  annual  meetings  were  held  in  the  gymnasium,  with  exercises  somewhat  similar 
to  those  of  the  Senior  night  at  the  present  day,  Init  in  addition,  some  honored  Alum- 
nus of  this  society  was  freciuently  invited  to  make  an  address. 

The  themes  discussed  before  this  club  were  not  of  the  most  elevating  and  urbane 
character,  for  I  find  that  one  of  Mrginia's  famous  jurists,  who  still  resides  in  one  of 
our  southwestern  cities,  spoke  on  the  subject:  "Why  the  rings  around  a  coon's  tail 
are  round  instead  of  square." 

"Not  walls,  but  men  make  a  city,"  C[uoth  the  great  Greek;  not  men,  but  girls 
make  oiu'  Commencements  what  the}'  are. 

Perhaps  we  can't  boast  of  the  \'ast  numbers  who  were  wont  to  attend  the  Com- 
mencement in  the  good  old  aute-lx'lluni  days  when  the  Virginia  gentleman  enjoyed 
his  otlum  cum  dignitate,  but  any  deficiency  in  C[uantity  is  overbalanced  by  the  quality 
of  our  attendants.  None  can  deny  that  some  of  the  fairest  gems  of  our  common- 
wealth grace  with  their  charms  and  beauty  this  joyous  occasion.  Our  hearts  grow 
young  again  as  we  think  of  the  afternoon  strolls  with  these  damsels  fair,  amid  the 
sleeping  memories  of  many  of  those  sequestered  vales  or  as  we  sat,  perchance,  beside 
the  roaring  cataract  of  Beach  I'alls,  and  tried  to  overcome  this  rugged  music  with 
a  less  monotonous  tone.  I  can  see  Julia  now,  as  she  sits  besitle  the  slippery  rock,  and 
I  read  once  more  lier  meaning  in  the  shallow  waters  that  glide  placidly  over  the  face 
of  this  rock  working  their  wa\'  to  historic  Buffalo,  and  thinice  to  the  sea. 

None  but  the  bold  ami  daring  ventured  to  trespass  upon  the  way  which  leails  to 
Lover's  Leap;  this,  by  common  consent,  was  reserve<l  for  the  bachelors  in  the  Faculty. 

At  the  foot  of  this  famous  clitf  bubbles  a  spring  of  nature's  purest  water,  of  which 
if  one  can  entice  a  female  to  drink,  says  the  legenil,  her  affections  are  thereby  won. 
Foiu'  instances  to  verify  this  legend  flash  across  my  mind  now,  but  space  forbitis  me 
to  make  mention  of  them. 

In  my  fancy  I  stand  again  on  the  verge  of  the  Wady  o])ening  into  Sigma  Chi  Glen, 
and  look  into  the  face  of  the  fair  Xoi'uialite,  whose  name  will  e\ei'  linger  in  tlu'  hearts 
of  the  appreciative  "Calico  '  man  of  Ilampden-Sidney.      It  was  .Sumlay  afternoon 

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and  the  zephyrs  whifspered  softl}'  through  her  sable  locks,  the  flush  of  simple  beauty 
played  around  her  youthful  checks,  and  as  we  turned  to  admire  the  scene  so  familiar 
to  the  nature  student  of  Hampdcn-Sidney — the  fading  glimmer  of  the  setting  sun — I 
marveled  witliin  myself  that  ^'enus  could  have  been  half  so  lovely.  Away  with  that 
man  who  tells  us  that  these  Commencement  days  are  not  the  hapiiiest  of  our  life. 

But  the  Commencement  also  brings  us  much  food  for  sober  thought.  As  we  take 
a  retrospective  glance  at  the  exploits  and  pranks  of  our  college  life,  we  can't  imtler- 
stand  how  we  said  and  did  so  many  things  contrary  to  the  will  of  the  "powers  that 
be,"  and  yet  avoided  even  their  suspicion.  We  muse  over  the  havoc  wrought  at  the 
.Junior  l);ui4uets  to  wliicli  we  were  not  invited;  of  the  many  times  we  tlisabled  the 
college  bell ;  the  nights  when  the  lowing  of  cattle  could  be  heard  in  the  memorial  chapel : 
the  times  when  we  went  by  stealth  to  Farmville,  and  how  we  failed  in  Chemistry  the 
next  day.  We  think,  too,  of  how,  when  the  Pxiard  of  Regents  iss\ie(l  an  edict  to 
jirohibit  dancing,  we  went  over  to  the  (lei'iiian  Hall  and  "just  listened  t<i  the  band," 
veiy  much  like  some  of  our  forefathers  used  to  do  in  the  old  Stuart's  Hall,  when  they 
too  were  college  boys  and  luul  no  as|iii'ations  for  the  dignity  of  a  trustee. 

We  lament  tlie  lot  of  those  of  our  accomijlices  who  were  taken  fi'om  us  and  sent 
to  climes  more  congenial,  where  .Junior  bancpiets  are  not,  and  Xormalites  are  un- 
known. Their  greatest  crime  was  clumsiness,  for,  after  all,  tliese  things  are  not 
wliolly  bad,  but  mere  manifestations  of  that  S]>irit  of  reckless  liberty  so  peculiar  to 
students. 

We  like  to  revisit  these  classic  liaunts  and  sit  beneath  tlie  enclianting  sliade  of 
those  historic  oaks,  and  talk  over  again  the  days  of  our  college  life.  We  yearn  to 
liear  the  oratorical  periods  wliich  fall  from  tlie  lips  of  the  Junior  and  Senior  s]ieakers, 
gaze  once  more  ni)on  the  dignified  form  of  tlie  st\n'dy  Senior,  and  di'ink  in  tlie  words 
of  wisdom  as  the>'  (low  from  this  fountain  head  i}f  knowledge. 

It  deliglits  us  to  parade  the  shady  walks  of  the  Ma  Sacra,  and  view  once  again  the 
sacred  dwellings  of  men  theological,  wlio  have  gone  out  from  us,  but  who  were  not 
of  us. 

The  mutations  of  time  ha\e  l)een  felt  even  in  this  ciuiet,  conservative  village — 
Whei'e  we  once  stood  on  the  logs  and  stumps  ])racticing  our  orations  and  moving  the 
trees  to  rise  in  mutiny,  one  may  now  see  the  youths  and  maidens  dri\'ing  tlirougli  a 
lieautiful  jiark,  while  on  the  face  of  the  broad  expanse  of  water  collected  at  the  foot 
of  the  gentle  slope  of  this  park,  others  may  be  seen  with  tlieir  sweethearts  rowing. 
Walker  Crawley's  hack,  the  great  boon  of  our  ancestors,  is  rapidly  waning  in  popu- 

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larity  before  the  fleeter  automobile.  A  sad  fate  for  Walker;  the  Board  (if  Trustees 
should  elect  him  hackman  emeritus. 

Those  of  my  colleagues  who  anticipate  attending  the  Commencement  in  the  future, 
I  would  warn  to  memorize  an  extempore  toast  to  be  delivered  at  the  banquets  given 
in  Hampden-Sidney's  new  hotel,  by  the  Faculty  to  the  graduating  cla.ss  and  visiting 
alumni.  With  a  single  exception  then,  these  changes  have  been  entirely  beneficial, 
and  we  trust  that  they  portend  a  new  and  more  vigorous  existence  for  the  "  Hill." 

Long  live  Hampden-Sidncy,  her  rare  traditions,  and  the  record  of  her  glorious 
deeds!  Long  live  the  Commencement  with  its  ever  waxing  seasons  of  joy  and  hap- 
piness !  Long  live  Virginia's  fair  daughters,  who  come  to  adorn  with  their  rare  beaut v 
these  golden  days  of  our  existence,  and  as  tlie  fleeting  years  roll  over  their  heads,  may 
their  beauty  be  renewed  as  the  dew  of  youth. 

Long  linger  that  love  and  loyalty  for  our  Alma  Malrr  in  tlie  hearts  and  minds  of 
a  devoted  alumni,  which  prompts  them  to  wander  back  to  "  finals"  from  the  utmost 
ends  of  earth. 


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Autumn 


Fall,  season  best  of  all  the  passing  year, 
When  Nature  gives  to  Labor  her  reward 

When  woods  in  costliest  garments  gay  appear 

Bright  robes  that  with  youth's  radiant  dreams  accord. 


Sept.  9 — Examination  of  candiilates  for  achiiission 
into  college. 

Sept.  11 — Pul.ilic  address  by  Judge  W.  H.  Mann,  at 
4  p.  m. 

Sept.    13— Y.  M.  C.  A.  Reception  at  8  p.  m. 

Sept.  16 — Election  of  officers  of  General  Athletic 
Association. 

Sept.   23 — Election  of  Editors  of  the  Kaleidoscope. 

Oct.     19 — Football  game  at  Lexington  with  Y.  M.  L 

Oct.  21 — Football  game  at  Lexington  with  Washing- 
ton and  Lee  University. 

Nov.  2 — Football  game  at  Richmond  with  Richmond 
College. 

Nov.  4 — Fof)tball  game  at  Ashland,  Va.,  with 
Randolph-Macon  College. 

Nov.   13 — Footliall  game  at  H.  S.  C  with  Richmond 

College. 
Nov.   16— R.  H.  O.  C.  T.  initiation. 
Nov.   18 — Football  game  with  St.  Albans. 
Nov.  23 — Theta  Nii  Ep.silon  initiation. 
Nov.   28 — Thanksgiving  holiday,  and  (lennan  given 
by  tlie  (ierman  Club  at  9  p.  m. 
Dec.    13 — Intermediate  examinations  begin. 
Dec.    21 — Christmas  holidays  begin. 


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Winter 


Midwinter  held  captive  in  strong  crystal  bonds. 
The  grim  forest  giants,  the  flowers,  the  mere; 

But  mirth  sly  escaped  and  cried  loud  from  the  ponds 
And  met  with  the  muses,  forgot  winter  drear. 


Jan. 
Jan. 


2- 
13- 

20- 


Feb. 

20 

Felx 

20 

Feb. 

21 

Feb. 

21 

21— 


28— 


Second  term  of  session  begins. 

Election  of   officers  of  General 
Athletic  Association. 

I]lection  of  Pinal  Senior  Presi- 
dent of  graduating  class. 

-Gymnasium  exhibition  at  8p.  m. 

-Cicrniau  in  gymnasium  at  10 
p.  m. 

Hop,  given  by  German  Club,  at 
10  a.  m. 

Public  celebration  of  the  Union 
anil  Philanthropic  Literary 
Societies  at  8:30  p.  m. 

Miihvinter  German    at    9:30 
p.m.  in  college  gymnasium. 

Dramatic  Club's  performance 
at  8:30  p.m. 

Dramatic  Club  plays  in  Farm- 
villc  Academy  of  Music. 


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Spring 


Spring,  whose  soft  breath  woes  flowerets  fair  to  blow, 

Grant  this  request: 
Forget-me-nots  of  college  days  to  grow 

Within     each     breast. 


^-5S^2a\-> 


April 
April 

22 
2.5 

April 

30 

Mav 

2 

March     10 — Haschall  team  begins  practice. 

March     .31 — Holiday.   Iva.sterGernianat  lOp.ni. 

April  7 — Bascljall  gaiiic  with  Ilogc  Military 
Aca(leiii>',  on  honic  groiuKl.'^. 

April  11 — Ba.'^cljall  team  leaves  for  Lexing- 
ton to  play  ^^'asllington  ami  Lee 
I'niversity,  and  \'ii'ginia  Militai'y 
Li.stituto. 

April  1.5 — Game  with  >?t.  Alliaus  at  Lynch- 
burg. 

Field  day.     Tenni.s  Tourney. 
Game  with  Fredericksl)urg  College 
at  H.  S.  C. 

Game  with  Washington  and  Lee 
l'ni\-ersity  at  H.  8.  C. 
Baseball  team  lea\es  for  Rich- 
mond and  Ashland,  to  play 
Eiclmiond  College  and  Randol]ih- 
Macon  College. 

Senior   vacation    of   three    weeks 
begins. 

liaccalaureate  sennon  at  11a.  m. 
Celebration  of  Union  Society  at  S 
]).  m.     German  at  10  p.  ni. 

June  10 — Addres.ses  before  the  Literary 
Societies  and  Society  of  Alumni. 
Celebration  of  Philanthro]:)ic  Soci- 
ety at  8  p.  m.   German  at  10  p.  m. 

.June  11 — Addresses  by  mendicrs  of  graduat- 
ing class.  Honors  and  distinctions 
announced.  Degrees  conferred 
upon  grachiating  class  at  11  a.  m. 
Senior  class  celebration  at  8  p.  m. 
Gei'man  in  college  gvmnasium  at 
10  p.  m. 

June        12 — "  Home,'  SwedHome." 


May 

.Tune 
.June 


21— i 

8- 
9- 


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Grinds 


H.  Mann — And  seem  a  saint,  when  most  I  play  the  devil. 

L.  Bkdinger — Lonl!  Lord!  How  this  world  is  p:ivcn  to  lyinj;. 

Akers — Gentlemen!  God  save  thee! 

Spottswood — Fye,  what  a  spendthrift  is  he  of  his  tongue. 

Ellett — In  his  own  grace  he  doth  exalt  himself. 

Hill,  B.  M. — He  wears  the  rose  of  youth  upon  him. 

The  Whitesides — Now,  by  two-headed   Janus,  nature   halh   framed  strange  men 

in  her  time. 
KiNNiioR — How  lieautious  mankind  is! 
H.  P.  JoxES — The  count,  he  woos  yoiu'  daughter. 
Kay,  Frazeh,  MorT(jn,  Miller — Dofacers  of  Public  peace! 
Magee — Hector,  thou  sleepest;  awake  thee! 
Miller — Youi'  Lordship  is  a  goodly  \illain ! 
Frazer — I  have  neitlier  wit,  nor  words,  nor  worth. 

Fitzgerald — And  some  that  suiile,  I  fear,  have  in  their  hearts  millions  of  misc'hief. 
West — I  greatly  fear,  my  money  is  not  safe. 
S.  G.  Christian — Say,  .sir,  is  it  dinner  time? 

Hampden-Sidxev — By  my  troth,  the  town  is  troubled  with  unruly  boys 
Logic  Class — They'd  prove  a  buzzard  was  no  fowl, 
And  that  a  lord  may  he  an  owl. 
H.  M.  McAllister — He  sits  'mongst  men  like  a  descended  god. 
■I.  K.  Irving,  .Jr. — Tliou  art  as  wise,  as  thou  art  lieautiful. 
Preston — I  warrant  thou  art.  a  merry  fellow! 

A.  J.  CiiRiSTi.VN — He  does  smile  his  face  into  more  lines  than  lluTc  are  in  the  new  ma]>. 
Morton — I  pr'ythee,  vent  thy  folly  som(>where  else. 
The  Faculty — We  have  strict  statutes,  and  most  l)iting  laws. 
"  Lorster"  Thornton — Fat  as  a  whale,  and  wadd.les  like  a  swan. 
Brooks  to  Miller — And  when  I  rear  my  hand  do  thou  likewise. 
Ellett — I  should  take  you  for  idleness  itself! 
McCorkle — Sure,  he's  a  gallant  gentleuian. 
Miller — By  flight  I'll  shun  the  danger  which  I  fear. 
Brook.s — I'll  be  at  charges  for  a  looking  glass;  and  entertain  a  score  or  two  of  lailors 

to  study  fa.shions  to  adorn  my  body. 
P.  B.  Hill — He  knew  the  cause  of  every  malady. 
HANSiiERGER — The  hot  sunmier  had  made  his  face  all  ])rown    and  certainly  he  was 

a  good  fellow. 
Lawson — He  could  roast,  and  boil,  and  broil  and  fry. 

Make  hot  soup  and  well  bake  a  pie. 

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Harwell — He  was  not  right  fat,  I  undertake;  but  looked  hollow  and  solemn. 
H.  B.  Moore — Of  study  took  he  most  care  and  heed, 

Not  a  wortl  spake  he  more  than  was  need. 
Morton — He  was  as  fresh  as  the  month  of  May. 
P.  B.  Hill — Somewhat  he  lispetl  for  his  wantonness  to  u^ake  the  English  sweet 

upon  his  tongue. 
Preston — His  eyes  twinkled  in  his  head  aright, 

As  do  the  stars  on  a  frosty  night. 
Mann,  F.  H. — Nowhere  so  busy  a  man  there  was 

And  yet  he  seemed  busier  than  he  really  was. 
McCorkle — Full  long  were  his  legs,  and  full  lean, 

Like  a  staff,  there  was  no  calf  seen. 
Spottswood — ^A  gentleman  there  was  who  loved  to  hear  himself  talk. 
Bernard — When  were  you  wont  to  be  so  full  of  songs,  sirrah? 
CoHN — Full  big  he  was  of  brown,  and  also  of  bones. 

Allen — 'i  faith,  his  head  was  of  reddish  hue,  and  his  eyes  did  look  wildly  about. 
Price — ^Another  gentleman,  there  was  who  lovccl  to  hear  himself  talk. 


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Auf  Wiedersehen 


As  to  each  human  life  there  comes  a  close 

And  all  it  was  or  is  sinks  to  a  last  repose. 

So  to  our  work  there  comes  the  waited  end 

And  now  we  bow  '  bonne  nuit  '  alike  to  foe  and  friend. 

We've  sought  to  tell  you  here  just  what  '  we  mortals  be 
Now  in  a  note  of  sorrow,  then  a  burst  of  glee, 
Or  in  a  halting  rhyme  or  bit  of  limping  prose, 
The  wondrous  world  '  the  student-body  '  knows. 

We've  aimed  to  dull  our  rapier's  gleaming  tip 
Lest  in  our  heat  and  haste  it  chance  to  make  a  slip 
And,  ripping  wide  a  tender  spot,  might  bring 
To  any  we  may  know  a  bit  of  suffering; 

But,  if  escaping,  friends,  our  intent  good  and  true. 
It  may  have  smitten  any  one  of  you. 
We  beg  once  more  to  make  the  fair  '  amende  ' 
And  bring  our  mutual  troubles  to  an  end. 

'Good  night  '  to  one  and  all.     Good  night;  adieu. 
May  all  the  radiant  heavens  shower  their  sweets  on  you. 
May  all  the  blessed  spirits  that  poets  ever  praise 
Attend  and  beautify  the  remnant  of  your  days. 


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197 


A  Ballade  of  Old  Virginia 


Through  the  quiet   night's  long  watches, 

On  the  wings  of  Phantasy, 
Once  again  my  vision  catches, 

Scenes  that  never  more  can  be. 
Scenes  that  come  and  linger  near  me — 

Brightest  far  on  memory's  page. 
In  the  slumber-land  now  I  see 

Old    Virginia's    golden    age. 

Once  again  to  vine-clad  porches 

Comes  the  gently  murmuring  bee; 
Once  again  float  little  snatches 

Of  some  darky  melody, 
As  at  eve  from  labor  set  free 

Old  and  young  in  songs  engage 
Banjos  ringing — how  it  thrills  me 

Old  Virginia's  golden  age. 

Stately  manors,  humble  thatches 

Once   more   ring   with   gayety. 
O'er  the  golden  grain's  great  patches 

Hunter's  horns  swell  from  the  lea. 
Where  the  frightened  doe  and  fox  fell 

From  the  deep-mouthed  hound's  red  rage. 
Yet  in  dreams  alone  can  I  see 

Old  Virginia's  golden  age. 

L'ENVOI. 

Dear  dream  god,  whatsoe'er  you  be. 

Whether  spirit,  elf  or  sage 
In  my  slumbers  with  this  cheer  me; 

Old    Virginia's    golden    age. 


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Dedication  3 

Greeting    (poem) 4 

Greeting  (cvit)  5 

Trustees     7 

Faculty 8 

Society  of  Alumni  9 

Dr.  James  Jones  11 

Kev.  Moses  Waddel,  D.  D  14 

Mr.  Joseph  McMiirran  19 

Come  Walk  Amid  the  Greenwood  (poem) 26 

Sketches  Re-sketched  27 

The  (  'lasses 3.5 

While  Cigarettes  to  Ashes  Burn  (poem) 36 

Senior  Cl.vss 37 

Story'  op  the  Senior  Class 45 

Junior  Cl.\.ss 46 

Junior  Cl.a.ss  Members 47 

Junior  Class  History  .50 

Sophomore  Cla.ss .51 

Sophomore  Class  Members 52 

Sophomore  Class  Hi.story' 53 

Freshman  Class   54 

Freshman  Class  Members 55 

Freshman  Class  History 56 

A  Ballade  of  Yesterday  (poem) 57 

Fratris  Manus  (poem) 58 

Fraternity   (put) ,59 

Beta  Theta  Pi 61 

Chi  Phi   65 

Sigma  Chi  69 

Kappa  Sigma 73 

Pi  Kappa  Alpha 77 

Kappa  Alpha  81 

A  Short  History  of  the  Fraternities 84 

Life  (poem)    86 

Clubs  and  <  )rganizations 87 

Theta  Nu  Epsilon  88 

Senior  "  V  "   89 

"  R.  H.  O.  C.  T." 90 

Sigma   91 

Carrington  Club 92 

Lacy  House  93 

Reynold's  Ranch    94 


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Tabb's  Tavern 95 

Venahle's  Cafe 96 

Haze  Academy  Club 97 

German  Club 99 

Gun  Club  1()(» 

Golf  Club 101 

Skatinc  Club 102 

First  Passage  Club 103 

Fourth  Passage  Club 104 

H.  .S.  Dramatic  Club  (popni) 105 

Dramatic  Club 106 

Glee  Club 108 

Ai)  Athletas  Mestues  (poem)  110 

Athletics  (cut)   Ill 

Football  Team  112 

Senior  Class  Football  Team 114 

Baseball  Team  1 IG 

Senior  (  'lass  Baseball  Team 117 

Gymnasium  Team 120 

Track  Team   122 

Tennis  Club 124 

Championship  Cup  (1900) 126 

Championship  Cup  (1901) 127 

How  We  Won  The  Two  Cups 128 

Alma  Mater  (poem)  130 

Literature  (cut) 131 

Old  Letters  (poem)  132 

Editors  (cut)   133 

Kai.eidoscope  Staff 134 

Kditorial    136 

Hampden-Sidney  Magazine  138 

Union  Literary  Society 140 

Philanthropic  Society  142 

The  A'alue  of  Literary  Societies 144 

Ballade  of  Gld  Letters  (poem) 147 

Y.  M.  C.  A 148 

Our  Artists 149 

The  Dream  of  the  Statistician 150 

To  Lydia  (poem)   153 

Chronicles     154 

Tomorrow  (poem)   158 

Keveries  (poem)  159 

The  Minstrel's  Lay  (poem) 160 

A  (iLimpse  Into  Charon's  Houseboat 161 

Chancur  Son  Gout  (poem) 165 

In  the  Autumn 166 

TrADITIO  CoLLEGII  ^'ETERS 167 

When  She  is  Gone  (poem) 172 

Poems     173 

A  Toast  to  Love  (poem) 174 

Sketches  by  the  Wayside 175 

A  Song  (poem)  182 

Commencement  Season  183 

Commencement  at  Hampden-Sidney 185 

Autumn  190 

Winter    191 

Spring    192 

Grinds     198 

Auf.  Wiedersehen  (poem)  190 

The  End   197 

A  Ballad  of  Old  Virginia 198 

Contents     199 

"Ads"        201 

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